Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, smiling as he awaits trial on federal drug trafficking charges.
TL;DR
- Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan President, appeared in photos from inside a New York prison, his first known images since his January capture.
- Maduro, facing drug trafficking charges, was seen wearing a gray sweatsuit and sneakers, appearing noticeably thinner.
- He shared the photos as a message of hope to his family and supporters, assuring them of his strength and faith.
- The images were released two days after President Trump announced a deal for U.S. control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil.
- Maduro and his wife are scheduled to go on trial in New York in June 2027, having pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges.
- The photos were timestamped June 25, one day after major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela.