US court schedules trial for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking charges

A US court has set a trial date for Nicolás Maduro following his indictment on drug trafficking charges, marking a significant escalation in legal pressure against the Venezuelan leadership. The feasibility of the trial remains highly uncertain given Maduro's status as a sitting head of state and the lack of an extradition mechanism, highlighting the deepening diplomatic rift between Washington and Caracas.