Nicolás Maduro was in power in Venezuela for almost 13 years , from 2013 until his capture and removal in early January 2026.

Quick timeline

  • Maduro became president after Hugo Chávez’s death and was first elected in April 2013, taking office that same month.
  • He remained Venezuela’s leader through deep economic and political crises, winning highly disputed reelections in 2018 and again being sworn in for a third six‑year term in January 2025.
  • His rule effectively ended when he was captured and flown out of the country in early January 2026, bringing his time in power to just under 13 years.

In simple terms

If counting from when he first assumed the presidency in April 2013 to his removal in January 2026, Maduro led Venezuela for about 12 years and 9 months. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.