A judge in New York has ruled that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, will stand trial on US drug trafficking charges beginning on June 1, 2027.⁣ ⁣ Maduro, who has pleaded not guilty, faces multiple felony counts including narcoterrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy. His legal team is expected to challenge the case on grounds including head-of-state immunity and the legality of his capture.⁣ ⁣ Maduro and Flores were transferred to the United States following a January military operation in Caracas. If convicted, Maduro could face life imprisonment.⁣ ⁣ #Venezuela #NicolasMaduro #USNews #Politics