Nicolás Maduro has remained in US federal custody in New York since his January 2026 capture by US forces on narcoterrorism and cocaine importation charges, with a superseding indictment in October adding allegations of conspiring to torture Americans and political opponents. His wife, Cilia Flores, recently sought bail on health grounds, a request opposed by prosecutors citing flight risk. No diplomatic negotiations, Venezuelan interim government actions under Delcy Rodríguez, or court rulings have produced release signals, while broader political prisoner amnesties in Venezuela have excluded high-profile US cases. Upcoming court dates and any trial proceedings serve as primary near-term catalysts that could influence custody outcomes.