Tribunal del Distrito Sur de Nueva York

The Tribunal del Distrito Sur de Nueva York (Southern District Court of New York) is a United States federal court responsible for hearing cases within its jurisdiction. It is currently newsworthy due to the ongoing legal proceedings against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro and Flores are facing charges in the U.S., and have appeared in court for preliminary hearings. Recent developments include discussions about who will pay for their legal defense, with U.S. prosecutors objecting to Venezuela funding it. Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty. The court's handling of this high-profile case is significant due to its implications for U.S.-Venezuela relations and international law.