Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and US prosecutors have proposed a June 2027 start date for his trial on drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracy charges. The proposal, made jointly by both sides, establishes a potential timeline nearly three years from now.
The proposed schedule was presented to the federal judge overseeing the case on Tuesday, according to reports from Bloomberg, Newsmax, and the Straits Times. While unusual for defendants to agree to such a distant trial date, the arrangement appears to be mutually acceptable at this stage. No reason for the delay was given in the reporting.
The charges against Maduro stem from allegations of his involvement in a drug trafficking scheme that allegedly used Venezuela’s resources to facilitate the shipment of cocaine into the United States. He has been accused of conspiring with members of the FARC rebel group and other criminal organizations. Maduro remains in Venezuela, where he continues to hold power despite widespread international condemnation and US sanctions.
No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond Newsmax. Left and center outlets presented the information identically: a proposed trial date agreed upon by both sides. The Straits Times and Bloomberg offered no additional details beyond the timeline. Newsmax similarly focused solely on the scheduling agreement.
The next step in the process is for the judge to review and approve the proposed schedule, which would then set the stage for pre-trial proceedings and eventual jury selection.
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