The criminal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro is underway. Here’s what to expect

By Joe Hernandez

A woman holds a portrait of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday after he was captured by U.S. forces.

Now begins what could be a lengthy legal process of pretrial motions, potential plea negotiations and possibly a jury trial of the authoritarian leader who ruled Venezuela for more than a decade.

(Image credit: Federico Parra)

Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/06/nx-s1-5666370/nicolas-maduro-trial-legal-case-prosecution-explainer