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Nicolás Maduro

Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician and former trade union leader who served as president of Venezuela from 2013 until his removal from power in 2026.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician and former trade union leader who served as president of Venezuela from 2013 until his removal from power in 2026. He was born in Caracas on 23 November 1962 and became Hugo Chávez’s successor after Chávez’s death in 2013. His presidency became highly disputed, especially after the contested 2024 election and the events of 2026.

Early life and background

Maduro was born in Caracas into a working-class family. Sources describe him as having worked as a bus driver and union organizer before entering high-level politics.

Political career

He served in senior Venezuelan government roles before becoming president in 2013 after Hugo Chávez’s death. He later won additional elections, though several were heavily contested.

Presidency

Maduro led Venezuela through economic collapse, political polarization, and repeated international criticism. The 2024 election and the events of 2026 sharply intensified disputes over his legitimacy and status.

The search results conflict on whether he remained de jure president after removal, but they consistently indicate that he was de facto removed from office in 2026. U.S. government sources say he was in U.S. custody as of January 2026.

Key facts

  • Born in Caracas on 23 November 1962.
  • Rose to national prominence as a union leader and politician before serving in senior government posts.
  • Became president in April 2013 after Hugo Chávez’s death.
  • His later elections were widely disputed by opposition figures and some foreign governments.
  • Search results indicate he was captured by U.S. forces in January 2026 and removed from power.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Maduro through Canadian coverage of Venezuela’s political crisis, sanctions, migration pressures, and wider hemispheric security concerns.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicolás Maduro?
Nicolás Maduro is a Venezuelan politician and former trade union leader who became president of Venezuela in 2013.
How old is Nicolás Maduro?
He was born on 23 November 1962, which makes him 63 years old in the 2025–2026 sources provided.
What is Nicolás Maduro's net worth?
The provided sources do not give a verified net worth figure, and no reliable estimate is included in the search results.
Is Nicolás Maduro still president?
The sources indicate that he was removed from power in 2026, though one result says the Venezuelan government still considered him the de jure president.
What happened to Nicolás Maduro?
The search results report that he was captured by U.S. forces in January 2026 and transported out of Venezuela, after which his removal from power was widely reported.
Where is Nicolás Maduro from?
He is from Caracas, Venezuela.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_Maduro
    Supports: Birth date, presidency dates, and claim that he was removed from power in 2026 while Venezuelan government reportedly still recognized him as de jure president.
  2. Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/americas/who-is-nicolas-maduro-venezuelas-president-2026-01-03/
    Supports: Birth information and background as a working-class son of a labor union chief.
  3. Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicolas-Maduro
    Supports: Birth in Caracas, election in 2013, and later disputed 2024 election.
  4. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-20664349
    Supports: Maduro’s rise from union and bus-driver background and succession after Chávez.
  5. EBSCOhttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/politics-and-government/nicolas-maduro-moros
    Supports: Birthplace in Caracas and early career details.
  6. United States Department of Statehttps://www.state.gov/nicolas-maduro-moros
    Supports: DOB, birthplace, nationality, and custody status in January 2026.
  7. Al Jazeerahttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/4/who-is-is-nicolas-maduro
    Supports: Age, capture in January 2026, and removal from authority.
  8. ABC Newshttps://www.abcnews.com/International/nicolas-maduro-ousted-venezuelan-president/story?id=128913024
    Supports: Capture, removal from office, and interim succession reporting.