Nicolás Maduro has remained in U.S. federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his capture by American forces during a January 3, 2026, military operation in Caracas. He and his wife face narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons charges in the Southern District of New York, where both have pleaded not guilty, with additional court hearings scheduled through the spring. Venezuela’s acting leadership has repeatedly demanded his immediate release, framing the detention as a political matter, while U.S. proceedings continue under standard federal protocols for high-profile defendants held under special administrative measures. No diplomatic agreements or legal rulings have altered his detention status as of mid-May, leaving the timeline for any potential release dependent on the pace of the ongoing trial and related negotiations.