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Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician who served as president of Venezuela from 2013 until his capture by the U.S. in January 2026.
Born on November 23, 1962, Maduro grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. He worked as a bus driver during Hugo Chávez’s 1992 coup attempt before entering politics.
Maduro campaigned for Chávez’s release, became a key supporter, won a legislative seat in the 1998 election, and later became a major figure in Venezuela's "Bolivarian Revolution."
Maduro became President of the National Assembly and then foreign minister in 2006 and helped strengthen Venezuela's global position with oil-financed assistance programs.
In 2013, after Chávez’s death, Maduro took over as president, defeating opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.
Maduro’s presidency faced severe economic collapse, hyperinflation, food shortages, and a large-scale migration crisis.
The U.S. and many other nations have criticized Maduro’s government for alleged human rights violations and corruption, placing sanctions on Venezuela.
In 2020, the U.S. announced charges against Maduro, accusing him of drug trafficking and offering a reward for his capture. The Trump administration took a strong stance against his rule.
Maduro remains a polarizing figure, with supporters viewing him as a defender of the Bolivarian Revolution, while opponents see him as a dictator who has worsened Venezuela's crises.