US Prosecutors Seek to Start Trial Against Maduro in June 2027
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Southern District of New York proposed on Tuesday that the trial against former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who are facing drug trafficking charges, begin in June 2027, according to a document filed in federal court. The prosecution's proposal comes ahead of a hearing scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the timeline for the proceedings against Maduro, while the defense plans to present its initial arguments in September, and the government expects to submit most of the classified evidence in November. According to the court document reviewed by EFE, the prosecution anticipates that both parties will complete the evidence exchange phase before the trial begins, although the process still includes several preliminary stages, including the filing of motions by the defense and the review of classified material related to the case. The document also notes that the U.S. government expects to advance in the delivery of classified information over the coming months, while the defense will have until early 2027 to present new motions before the court sets the final trial schedule.
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