Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro

President of Venezuela 2013 to 2026

Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician and former union leader who became President of Venezuela in 2013. On 3 January 2026, US forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores; they were transported to the US and charged with drug trafficking to which they pleaded not guilty. Although he was de facto removed from power, according to the Venezuelan government and interim president Delcy Rodríguez, he is still the de jure president of Venezuela. Prior to his presidency, he served as the vice president of Venezuela under President Hugo Chávez from 2012 to 2013 and as minister of foreign affairs from 2006 to 2012.

Also known as...Nicolás Maduro Moros, Nicolas Maduro Moros, Nicolas Maduro, and Maduro
US soldier charged with insider trading

US soldier charged with insider trading A Green Beret has been arrested for allegedly using secret intelligence to win $400,000 in online bets on the capture of Nicolas Maduro.