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July 22, 2026
Judge Sets Trial Date for Nicolás Maduro's Drug Trafficking Charges
- A judge has scheduled Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores' trial for June 1, 2027, in New York on drug trafficking charges.
- Maduro faces multiple felony counts, including narcoterrorism conspiracy, and could receive a life sentence if convicted.
- His defense plans to challenge the legality of his extradition and has a hearing set for November 17, 2023, to consider motions to dismiss the case.
4 Sources
- Trial date proposed for ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas MaduroJul 22, 2026 at 4:18 AM · ABC News
- Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is back in court after dramatic U.S. military raidJul 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM · Independent
- Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s Trial Set for June 2027Jul 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM · WSJ
- Judge sets trial date for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s drug trafficking chargesJul 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM · Independent