Where is Maduro now? Live jail counter, latest news & court dates.
Time in U.S. federal custody — since January 3, 2026
Counted from the reported date of custody. Charges are accusations; no conviction has been entered.
Verified changes · Jan 3, 2026—present
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At a Manhattan arraignment, Maduro called the superseding indictment "false accusations" and said: "I reject this document in its entirety." Prosecutors allege a decades-long system of torture, including of U.S. citizens. Trial moved to June 14, 2027; the motions to dismiss will be argued on November 17, 2026.
Details →Verified developments, court filings and scheduled proceedings in the federal case, newest first.
"I reject this document in its entirety," Maduro told the judge. Trial moved from June 1 to June 14, 2027.
Read milestone →At the bail hearing, the government unsealed a superseding indictment adding conspiracy to commit torture.
Read milestone →Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein scheduled a 10:30 a.m. hearing in Manhattan on the request to await trial under house arrest.
Read milestone →Posts and reports collected from public accounts and news outlets. Links open the original source.
“The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”
“Photo posted by Trump showing Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima, en route to New York (report by The Hill).”
“At 1:55 a.m. this morning, our reporter in Caracas looked up with a start. Explosions were being heard all throughout the city.”
““Diosdado Cabello knows he is next to be handed over” — Emmanuel Rincón on the situation of the chavismo number two, in an interview with NTN24.”
“Explosions and aircraft over Caracas around 2:00 a.m. on January 3 — video and reporting from the ground.”
“Aircraft and helicopters over Caracas while explosions hit the regime's main military bases.”
“Full archive of every Truth Social post published by Trump on the day of the operation.”
“US captures Maduro after strikes on Venezuelan capital Caracas — live coverage and verified reporting from the ground.”