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Maduro, Wife to Face June 2027 Trial

Maduro and U.S. prosecutors have jointly proposed a June 2027 start for Maduro's U.S. drug-trafficking trial in Manhattan, with Judge Alvin Hellerstein to set the schedule after a hearing. The filing outlines the timeline amid pretrial motions and notes that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and brought to New York, both pleading not guilty.

Nicolás Maduro Alvin Hellerstein

Jul 25, 2026

Reporting

Judge Cuts Off Ousted Venezuelan Dictator Maduro As He Tries To Defend Himself In Court

The federal judge overseeing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s case cut off the ousted leader as he tried to defend himself in court on Monday, according to several reports. Both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores…

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

Maduro and Wife Bump Heads Fleeing US Raid, Court Hears

The dramatic arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, included an unexpected and embarrassing twist: both were injured while attempting to hide from U.S. special forces during the operation…

Jan 7, 2026