U.S. trial date set for Maduro, Flores

Timeline

1. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 230 sources

   US sets June 2027 trial for Venezuela's ex‑president Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores

   U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein scheduled the June 1 2027 trial of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on drug‑trafficking and weapons charges, with the defense citing sovereign immunity.

2. 19 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   Nicolás Maduro ordered to pay $314 million for U.S. citizens' torture

   U.S. judge orders former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, Alex Saab and other officials to pay $314 million to three Americans tortured in Venezuela, deeming the detentions acts of international terrorism.

3. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   U.S. Court Hears New Lawsuit Accusing Nicolás Maduro of Extrajudicial Executions

   Venezuelan families sued Nicolás Maduro in a New York court, claiming he ordered FAES to execute and torture six youths from 2017‑2021 and seeking compensation.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuelan opposition leaders' U.S. hearing postponed to July 22

   U.S. judge delays Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores trial to July 22 for logistical reasons; prosecutors gain extra time, while the pair remain under narco‑terrorism charges.

5. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores hearing postponed to July 22 in New York

   U.S. federal court delays former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores’s hearing to July 22, citing transport and security issues; they remain detained in New York on narcoterrorism charges.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 14 sources

   Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores' U.S. trial hearing postponed to July 22

   U.S. District Court in New York has moved the hearing for ex‑president Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores from June 30 to July 22, 2026, citing logistical and security concerns. The delay allows extra time for the

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Nicolás Maduro shares faith‑based message of hope to Venezuelans and the world

   Nicolás Maduro posted a June 14, 2026 faith‑based message from a New York detention centre, urging Venezuelans and global audiences to draw strength from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro issues message of faith and unity

   Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro posted a Telegram message on June 7, invoking biblical passages to call for faith, solidarity and community, and noted his upcoming New York court appearance with wife Cilia

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores call for peace from US detention

   Maduro and Cilia Flores, detained in New York, posted a Pentecost call for peace, unity and wisdom, thanking supporters as they await a June 30 court hearing on U.S. terrorism and drug charges.