# 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.*

July 22, 2026 · World

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.

## FAQs

- **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.

## Sources

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