Nicolás Maduro - Revision history

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	In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during [[~~the~~ United States ~~military~~]] operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.		In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a [[United States Military]] operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.

	On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.		On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.

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	In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a [[United States military]] operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.		In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during [[the United States military]] operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.

	On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.		On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.

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	In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a United States military operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.		In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a [[United States military]] operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.

	On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.		On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the [[Drug Enforcement Administration]] (DEA) and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.

	U.S. officials stated that Maduro would face criminal proceedings related to previously announced charges, while Venezuelan authorities did not immediately issue a formal response following the release of the footage.		U.S. officials stated that Maduro would face criminal proceedings related to previously announced charges, while Venezuelan authorities did not immediately issue a formal response following the release of the footage.

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	{{Short description\|President of Venezuela since 2013}}		{{Short description\|President of Venezuela since 2013}}

	'''Nicolás Maduro Moros''' (born November 23, 1962) is a Venezuelan politician who has served as the President of Venezuela since 2013. A former trade unionist and foreign minister, Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez following Chávez’s death in March 2013. His presidency has been marked by economic collapse, hyperinflation, political repression, disputed elections, international sanctions, and deep diplomatic tensions with Western governments, particularly the United States.		'''Nicolás Maduro Moros''' (born November 23, 1962) is a Venezuelan politician who has served as the President of Venezuela since 2013. A former trade unionist and foreign minister, Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez following Chávez’s death in March 2013. His presidency has been marked by economic collapse, hyperinflation, political repression, disputed elections, international sanctions, and deep diplomatic tensions with Western governments, particularly the [[United States]].

	Maduro’s legitimacy as president has been disputed internationally, with several countries recognizing opposition leaders at various points. His government has been accused by human rights organizations of authoritarian practices, while Maduro maintains that Venezuela is the target of foreign economic warfare and political interference.		Maduro’s legitimacy as president has been disputed internationally, with several countries recognizing opposition leaders at various points. His government has been accused by human rights organizations of authoritarian practices, while Maduro maintains that Venezuela is the target of foreign economic warfare and political interference.
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	The United States has charged Maduro with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking-related offenses, alleging that he collaborated with criminal organizations to traffic cocaine into the United States. Maduro has rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated.		The United States has charged Maduro with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking-related offenses, alleging that he collaborated with criminal organizations to traffic cocaine into the United States. Maduro has rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated.

	In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities disputed the claim and demanded proof of life, and independent verification remained limited at the time.		In January 2026, U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] announced that Maduro had been captured during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities disputed the claim and demanded proof of life, and independent verification remained limited at the time.

	=== Personal life ===		=== Personal life ===

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	Maduro is married to Cilia Flores, a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.		Maduro is married to Cilia Flores, a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.

	== Detention in the United States ==		=== Detention in the United States ===

	In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a United States military operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.		In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a United States military operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.

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	Maduro is married to Cilia Flores, a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.		Maduro is married to Cilia Flores, a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.

			== Detention in the United States ==

			In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nicolás Maduro had been captured during a United States military operation in Venezuela. Initial claims were disputed by Venezuelan officials, who demanded proof of life and denied confirmation of Maduro’s whereabouts.

			On January 3, 2026, Al Jazeera broadcast video footage showing Maduro landing at a U.S. Air Force base in the New York area. The footage depicted Maduro being escorted from a military aircraft by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under heavy security. The broadcast provided independent visual confirmation that Maduro was in U.S. custody.

			U.S. officials stated that Maduro would face criminal proceedings related to previously announced charges, while Venezuelan authorities did not immediately issue a formal response following the release of the footage.

	=== Legacy and assessments ===		=== Legacy and assessments ===

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	{{Short description\|President of Venezuela since 2013}}		{{Short description\|President of Venezuela since 2013}}

	'''Nicolás Maduro Moros''' (born November 23, 1962) is a Venezuelan politician who has served as the [[President of Venezuela]] since 2013. A former trade unionist and foreign minister, Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez following Chávez’s death in March 2013. His presidency has been marked by economic collapse, hyperinflation, political repression, disputed elections, international sanctions, and deep diplomatic tensions with Western governments, particularly the United States.		'''Nicolás Maduro Moros''' (born November 23, 1962) is a Venezuelan politician who has served as the President of Venezuela since 2013. A former trade unionist and foreign minister, Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez following Chávez’s death in March 2013. His presidency has been marked by economic collapse, hyperinflation, political repression, disputed elections, international sanctions, and deep diplomatic tensions with Western governments, particularly the United States.

	Maduro’s legitimacy as president has been disputed internationally, with several countries recognizing opposition leaders at various points. His government has been accused by human rights organizations of authoritarian practices, while Maduro maintains that Venezuela is the target of foreign economic warfare and political interference.		Maduro’s legitimacy as president has been disputed internationally, with several countries recognizing opposition leaders at various points. His government has been accused by human rights organizations of authoritarian practices, while Maduro maintains that Venezuela is the target of foreign economic warfare and political interference.

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Personal life

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	=== Personal life ===		=== Personal life ===

	Maduro is married to [[Cilia Flores]], a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.		Maduro is married to Cilia Flores, a former attorney general and prominent political figure. They have one son. Maduro is known for invoking the legacy of Hugo Chávez and frequently references Chávez in public speeches.

	=== Legacy and assessments ===		=== Legacy and assessments ===

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	* [[United States–Venezuela relations]]		* [[United States–Venezuela relations]]
	* [[Sanctions against Venezuela]]		* [[Sanctions against Venezuela]]

	~~=== References ===~~

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	[[Category:1962 births]]		[[Category:1962 births]]

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	* [[Politics of Venezuela]]		* [[Politics of Venezuela]]
	* [[Presidency of Nicolás Maduro]]
	* [[United States–Venezuela relations]]		* [[United States–Venezuela relations]]
	* [[Sanctions against Venezuela]]		* [[Sanctions against Venezuela]]