Former president of Venezuela declared that he calls for peace and dialogue in the country, according to a message published on X
The account of the former president of Venezuela (PSUV, left) on X a message that he and his wife, , would have sent to Venezuelans after . In the text, Maduro said that he is well, firm, serene and in constant prayer.
The text was published before the Holy Week holiday. The country’s population is majority Catholic. Maduro and his wife, , were captured by the US on January 3, 2026. The former Venezuelan leader is accused by the US courts.
In the text, Maduro claims to have received messages and letters from Venezuelans. Declares that support “fill our wings and strengthen us spiritually”. The publication also says that Maduro and Cilia have deep admiration for the people’s ability to remain united in difficult times.
“Today, more than ever, we call for the continued consolidation of peace in the country, for national unity, for reconciliation, for forgiveness and for the unity of all. Let no one deviate from the path of dialogue, coexistence and respect, as this is the path of the nation, this is the path of good”said an excerpt from the publication.
MADURO PRISON
Maduro in New York stops on Thursday (March 26, 2026) to continue the trial in which he faces criminal charges.
Maduro, 63 years old, governed Venezuela from 2013 until he was in Caracas by United States special forces on January 3, 2026. Two days later, he declared himself innocent of all charges brought by the US courts.
The process is based on a law created in 2006 to target drug trafficking associated with activities considered terrorism by the US. Since its creation, 83 people have been charged based on this legislation. Of these, 31 have admitted guilt to narco-terrorism charges or lesser crimes, 8 are awaiting trial and dozens are not in US custody. The information is from the agency .
A survey of federal court records indicates that the law resulted in only 4 convictions at trial. In 2 of these cases, the decisions were later overturned due to issues related to witness credibility. The history reinforces the central difficulty for the prosecution: convincing the jury that there is solid evidence that the defendant was aware of the link between drug trafficking and activities classified as terrorism.
According to the complaint, Maduro led a conspiracy involving members of his government to facilitate the transport of cocaine through Venezuela in collaboration with traffickers, including the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia). The group was classified by the United States as a terrorist organization from 1997 to 2021.
Maduro and other defendants deny wrongdoing and claim that the accusations are part of a political action by the United States against Venezuela.
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“President Nicolás Maduro Moros and Representative Cilia Flores de Maduro send to the noble people of Venezuela and to men and women of good will throughout the world a message of deep gratitude for so much strength, courage and solidarity:
“We receive your communications, your messages, your emails, your letters and your prayers. Every word of love, every gesture of affection, every expression of support fills our souls and strengthens us spiritually. We are well, firm, serene and in constant prayer.
“We feel deep admiration for our people’s ability to remain united in difficult times, to express love, conscience and solidarity, both within Venezuela and beyond our borders. The love you send us is transformed into moral strength, inner fortitude and commitment to the highest values in life.
“Today, more than ever, we call for the continued consolidation of peace in the country, for national unity, for reconciliation, for forgiveness and for the union of all. Let no one deviate from the path of dialogue, coexistence and respect, as this is the path of the nation, this is the path of good.
“May you ask with faith, seek with hope and knock with love, for the paths of God open to those who persevere in truth, peace and light. We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your messages, your letters, your prayers and your immense love. Our gratitude, our prayers and our spiritual embrace are with you, today, tomorrow and always.”
