The official hearing, during which the president will be read the charges, is scheduled for midnight Bishkek time. Maduro faces four main charges: conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine, illegal possession of firearms, and conspiracy to possess weapons.
During the court session, the defendants will be able to present their position, after which the judge will set the date for the next hearing and discuss the issue of pre-trial detention before the main proceedings begin.