Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are scheduled to appear before a federal judge this Monday.
This development was confirmed on Sunday by a spokesperson from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to CBS News.
The court appearance for criminal charges is set for 12 p.m. on Monday.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were apprehended in Venezuela on Saturday in a joint operation that involved U.S. forces, before being transported to the United States to face federal charges.
This transfer has sparked international attention and extensive global media coverage.
According to court documents and the U.S. Department of Justice, Maduro faces charges in a New York federal court for allegedly leading a drug trafficking operation and related offenses that have reportedly spanned decades.
The indictment accuses him of being part of a narcotics conspiracy involving substantial quantities of cocaine and connections with criminal networks.
Flores, who was also brought to the U.S., is named in the indictment, facing charges tied to the overarching drug trafficking scheme and alleged corrupt activities. A seasoned politician within the Chavista movement, Flores has previously been linked to drug trafficking cases, including the infamous "narcosobrinos" incident.
Key Questions About Maduro and Flores' Federal Charges
What charges is Nicolás Maduro facing in the U.S.?
Nicolás Maduro is facing charges in a New York federal court for allegedly leading a decades-long drug trafficking operation and other drug-related offenses.
How did Maduro and Flores end up in the United States?
They were captured in Venezuela during an operation involving U.S. forces and subsequently transported to the United States to face federal charges.
What are the allegations against Cilia Flores?
Cilia Flores is accused of being involved in the overall drug trafficking scheme and alleged corruption, and she has historical connections to drug-related cases.