Maduro's Trial Not Expected to Start Until 2027: Bloomberg

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a U.S. court today for a preliminary hearing. According to Bloomberg, the upcoming session will be purely formal in nature. The court will read the presented charges, establish a timeline for preliminary motions, and discuss the issue of bail.

Bloomberg notes that the likelihood of Maduro being released on bail is considered low. It also mentions that the extensive volume of case materials and the legal complexities suggest a prolonged preparatory phase.

Sources estimate that the court will not enter the substantive hearing until several years have passed, and the active phase of the trial may not commence until at least 2027.