Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro to face US drug trafficking trial in June 2027
Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: USA
Published: July 22, 2026 at 17:05
π Summary
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face trial in the United States. They are charged with drug trafficking and could receive life imprisonment if convicted. Their defense will challenge the indictment and the legality of their capture. US prosecutors allege Maduro facilitated cocaine shipments into the United States. The trial is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2027.