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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds Simon Bolivar's sword as he addresses members of the armed forces, Bolivarian Militia, police, and civilians during a rally against a possible escalation of US actions toward the country, at Fort Tiuna military base in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 25, 2025. The US has captured Maduro, who has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges. Reuters
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Firstpost•03-01-2026, 20:27

Maduro Captured: From Bus Driver to 'Narco-Terrorist' in US Custody

  • •Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores captured by the US after strikes in Caracas and other states.
  • •US President Donald Trump announced the capture, stating Maduro will face trial for drug trafficking charges.
  • •Maduro, a former bus driver and trade union leader, rose to power under Hugo Chavez in 2013.
  • •His presidency was marked by controversy, disputed elections, repression, and economic crisis, yet he maintained power.
  • •US intensified pressure, designating him a 'narco-terrorist' with a $50 million bounty, leading to his dramatic fall.

Why It Matters: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's strongman, was dramatically captured by the US to face drug charges.

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