U.S. prosecutors propose June 2027 start date for trial of Nicolás Maduro
U.S. prosecutors have requested a June 2027 commencement for the trial of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, citing the need to complete evidence exchange and review classified materials. The timeline remains subject to defense motions and ongoing preliminary judicial procedures, leaving the actual start date uncertain.
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Maduro US Extradition: Trial Date Proposed, Hearings Ongoing
US prosecutors and legal representatives for Nicolas Maduro have jointly proposed a June 2027 trial date for drug trafficking charges, reflecting the complex nature of the case. Maduro was reportedly arrested in Caracas in January 2026 and has since had multiple judicial hearings in New York, with a status conference for Maduro and Cilia Flores scheduled for July 22. The actual trial start date remains subject to ongoing preliminary judicial procedures and defense motions.