Nicolas Maduro to contest legal immunity status in November
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has scheduled a legal defense regarding his immunity status for November. The move follows ongoing international and domestic pressure concerning his administration's legitimacy and potential legal exposure.
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Maduro and Flores in US Custody, Face Drug Trafficking Trial in New York
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are confirmed to be in US custody, having appeared in New York federal court and pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges. Their trial is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2027, with an earlier international trial date of January 1, 2027, and a legal defense regarding Maduro's immunity status set for November. Reports indicate a physically diminished appearance for both at recent hearings, though the circumstances of their capture remain unverified by official state channels.