Who is Nicolas Maduro?
Summary
Nicolas Maduro, who led Venezuela for over a decade, was taken by U.S. forces along with his wife to face charges in the United States. Maduro's political journey started with organized labor and associations with socialist and Marxist movements. He became President after succeeding Hugo Chavez in 2013.Key Facts
- Nicolas Maduro was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on November 23, 1962.
- He was influenced by his father's political activities and was involved in student politics during high school.
- Maduro started his career in organized labor, joining a Marxist-Leninist party and receiving political training in Cuba.
- He worked as a bus driver and union leader in Caracas before entering national politics.
- Maduro was a supporter of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez and campaigned for his release after a failed coup.
- He became Foreign Minister of Venezuela and later Vice President as Chavez dealt with health issues.
- Maduro became President of Venezuela in 2013 after Chavez's death, winning a close election.
- U.S. forces recently took Maduro and his wife to the U.S. to face drug and weapons charges.
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