Nicolás Maduro has remained in U.S. federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his January 3, 2026, capture by U.S. forces during a military operation in Caracas. He and his wife, Cilia Flores, face federal charges including narcoterrorism and drug trafficking, to which both have pleaded not guilty. Pretrial proceedings continue, with a June 2027 trial date set and recent hearings addressing defense motions on head-of-state immunity and the legality of the capture. Venezuela’s interim leadership under Delcy Rodríguez has engaged in U.S.-backed talks on oil arrangements, amnesty measures, and political reconciliation, though no agreements directly tied to Maduro’s release have been confirmed. Traders monitor court rulings, diplomatic signals, and any potential plea negotiations or health-related developments that could alter detention status before the scheduled trial.