Nicolás Maduro has remained in U.S. federal custody at a Brooklyn detention center since his January 3, 2026, capture by American forces during a military operation in Caracas. He and his wife Cilia Flores face superseding federal charges of narco-terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and weapons offenses in the Southern District of New York, with both entering not guilty pleas at an initial hearing. Ongoing court proceedings, including motions on defense access and potential dismissal arguments tied to the circumstances of the seizure, continue to shape outcomes, while Venezuela’s interim leadership and allies such as China have issued formal demands for immediate release. Traders are monitoring upcoming hearings, any diplomatic channels between Washington and Caracas, and precedent from prior high-profile extraditions as key variables that could determine if or when custody ends.