Nicolás Maduro has remained in US federal custody in Brooklyn since his January 2026 capture by American forces during Operation Absolute Resolve and transfer to face longstanding narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges in the Southern District of New York. He and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty, declined to seek bail, and continue to contest the circumstances of their apprehension. A judge set their trial for June 1, 2027, with pretrial hearings ongoing. Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has overseen an amnesty process releasing some political prisoners and initial government-opposition talks, though these developments have not directly altered Maduro’s detention status. Trader assessments of any release timeline hinge on the pace of plea negotiations, judicial rulings on motions, potential diplomatic channels, and the absence of bail or extradition developments in the interim.