Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face a criminal trial starting June 1, 2027. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein announced the date in Manhattan federal court.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys jointly proposed the trial timeline. The agreement was reached during a court hearing on Wednesday.
The specific charges against Maduro and Flores were not detailed in the court hearing summary. Further details are expected as the case progresses.
This trial marks a significant legal development for the former Venezuelan leader. The proceedings will take place in a U.S. federal court.