Nicolás Maduro faces a June 2027 trial on narco-terrorism charges in New York while an unusual immunity move shields acting president Delcy Rodríguez.
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Key Facts
—Charges. Nicolás Maduro faces four federal counts: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importation conspiracy, and two firearms counts tied to machine guns and destructive devices.
—Plea. Maduro pleaded not guilty on January 5, 2026, before a federal judge in the Southern District of New York.
—Proposed trial. US prosecutors are seeking a June 2027 trial start date in Manhattan federal court.
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