A New York judge has ordered that the trial for ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will commence on June 1, 2027. Maduro faces charges of narco-terrorism, as well as drug and weapons-related offenses, all of which he denies.
The proceedings were set in a New York courtroom where a judge established the trial date. Maduro, who was ousted as president of Venezuela, is accused of serious crimes in the United States. His wife, Cilia Flores, is also involved in the legal proceedings.
The charges against Maduro stem from alleged involvement in narco-terrorism and related drug and weapons offenses. The trial is expected to examine evidence presented by prosecutors against the former Venezuelan leader and his wife.