who is president maduro

Nicolás Maduro is the president of Venezuela, in office since 2013 after the death of Hugo Chávez and still serving as of early 2026.

Who is President Maduro?

Nicolás Maduro Moros was born on November 23, 1962, in Caracas, Venezuela, and emerged from a working‑class background. He became a key figure of the Venezuelan socialist movement and a leading ally of former president Hugo Chávez before eventually succeeding him.

Maduro first worked as a bus driver for the Caracas public transport system and became a union organizer, which helped him enter political activism. Over time he rose through the ranks of the Chavista movement, turning from grassroots organizer into a national-level politician.

Political rise and presidency

Maduro served in several high-level posts under Chávez, including president of the National Assembly, foreign minister, and finally vice president. When Chávez died in March 2013, Maduro became interim leader and then narrowly won a special presidential election the following month.

He has remained president since 2013, with his rule marked by deep economic crisis, international sanctions, and strong political polarization inside and outside Venezuela. Supporters present him as defender of the Bolivarian revolution, while critics accuse his government of authoritarianism and undermining democratic institutions.

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