Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to return to court to face drug trafficking charges, with their legal team expected to argue that Maduro retains immunity from prosecution. The case marks a significant moment in efforts to hold the former strongman legally accountable after his removal from power, testing whether claims of head-of-state immunity can shield him from US drug trafficking allegations.

The proceedings centre on long-standing US accusations that Maduro and senior figures in his government were involved in narco-trafficking activities during his time in office. Details of the specific charges, court venue and timeline were not fully outlined in the available report, but the hearing represents a closely watched test of accountability for the former Venezuelan leader following his ouster.