Venezuela's former president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores are set to face trial in the US in June 2027 after being captured in a military raid in January 2026.The couple has been held in Brooklyn jail since their arrest, charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses.The trial date was set following a joint request by prosecutors and defense lawyers.Maduro, 63, and his wife have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts, including conspiracy to import cocaine and possession of weapons.The case highlights ongoing legal battles over the legality of their capture and the alleged role of Maduro's regime in drug smuggling.

Venezuela's interim leadership has been managed by former vice president Delcy Rodriguez since Maduro's arrest, with the US controlling oil exports.Civil lawsuits also allege Maduro ordered extrajudicial killings through his security forces, adding to the complex legal challenges he faces.