Maduro Posts Prison Photos From Brooklyn Detention
Maduro posted two images from custody and said they were a gift to supporters, while his trial on drug and firearms charges is set for June 2027.
- On Sunday, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro shared photos from his New York prison cell, appearing in a gray tracksuit and flashing peace signs.
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced a "historic" oil agreement two days ago, allowing the United States to operate Venezuelan oil fields with majority control.
- President Trump stated Friday that the deal grants the United States majority control of over 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, with the U.S. government controlling 55% of the joint venture.
- Detained in New York, Maduro faces trial on June 1, 2027, and is allowed approximately 300 minutes monthly with family and lawyers, capped at 15 minutes per call.
- Seeking to reassure supporters, Maduro wrote, "We will remain strong, calm and confident: God is with us. Venezuela will rise again," calling the photos a "small gift of love and hope.
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Africa: Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro Releases 1st Photos From U.S Prison
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has released two photographs appearing to show him inside a United States detention centre, marking the first images of the former leader since his abduction in January.
On January 3rd, the then Venezuelan head of state was abducted by the Americans from Caracas to New York. Since then, he has been in prison in Brooklyn – and is now reporting a few photos from prison.
Eight months after his arrest, there appear to be new images of Nicolás Maduro. The alleged photographs from the US prison are said to have been taken shortly after the devastating earthquakes of late June.
The first photos of the Venezuelan president in prison were published.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Posts First Photos Since Capture: ‘Gift of Love and Hope’
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Sunday posted the first photos of himself since his capture by U.S. forces in January. In the photos posted to his X account, the ousted president displays peace signs and smiles as he stands in sweatpants, a sweat shirt and sneakers.
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