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Nicolas Maduro's US Trial on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges Set for June 2027

Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States in June 2027 on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

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Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will go on trial in the United States in June 2027, according to a court ruling. The former leader and his wife have been detained in a Brooklyn jail since their capture by US military forces in January 2026. They pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

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- **When will Nicolas Maduro's trial begin?** The trial is set to begin on June 1, 2027.

- **What charges is Nicolas Maduro facing?** Maduro is facing charges of 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.

- **How were Maduro and his wife captured?** They were captured in a nighttime raid in Caracas by American commandos in January 2026.

- **Who is currently leading Venezuela?** Since Maduro's capture, Venezuela has been led by his former vice president and close ally, Delcy Rodriguez.

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FAQ

When will Nicolas Maduro's trial begin?
The trial is set to begin on June 1, 2027.
What charges is Nicolas Maduro facing?
Maduro is facing charges of 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.
How were Maduro and his wife captured?
They were captured in a nighttime raid in Caracas by American commandos in January 2026.
Who is currently leading Venezuela?
Since Maduro's capture, Venezuela has been led by his former vice president and close ally, Delcy Rodriguez.

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