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.
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.
Legal and political 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.
Canadian readers may know Maduro through Canadian coverage of Venezuela’s political crisis, sanctions, migration pressures, and wider hemispheric security concerns.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicol%C3%A1s_MaduroSupports: 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.
- Reuters — https://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.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicolas-MaduroSupports: Birth in Caracas, election in 2013, and later disputed 2024 election.
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-20664349Supports: Maduro’s rise from union and bus-driver background and succession after Chávez.
- EBSCO — https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/politics-and-government/nicolas-maduro-morosSupports: Birthplace in Caracas and early career details.
- United States Department of State — https://www.state.gov/nicolas-maduro-morosSupports: DOB, birthplace, nationality, and custody status in January 2026.
- Al Jazeera — https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/4/who-is-is-nicolas-maduroSupports: Age, capture in January 2026, and removal from authority.
- ABC News — https://www.abcnews.com/International/nicolas-maduro-ousted-venezuelan-president/story?id=128913024Supports: Capture, removal from office, and interim succession reporting.