Where is Nicolás Maduro Guerra? What to know about Venezuelan President's son after US capture

The US captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife in a strike, citing corruption charges. His son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, is reportedly involved.

Updated on: Jan 4, 2026, 15:06:54 IST

By Prakriti Deb

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A US operation in Venezuela reportedly led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike in Caracas, detaining the Venezuelan leader and the first lady, and later flying them out of the country.

Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra was born on June 21, 1990, and is President Maduro’s only son from his first marriage. (Instagram/ @maduroguerra)

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country.”

Washington has long accused Maduro and Flores of corruption and drug trafficking, allegations they have denied.

US officials have said they will face criminal charges in the United States. This has brought attention to the rest of his family, including his only son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra.

Where is Nicolás Maduro Guerra?

The status of Guerra has not been publicly confirmed. In statements announcing the arrests of Maduro and Flores, US authorities did not mention him. Venezuelan officials have also not provided any public comment on his whereabouts.

Several media outlets, including the New York Post, reported that Maduro Guerra is named in US court documents alongside his parents. According to those reports, prosecutors allege his involvement in activities described in the indictment.

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As of now, public reporting has not established whether Maduro Guerra remains in Venezuela or is outside the country.

Political background

Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra was born on June 21, 1990, and is President Maduro’s only son from his first marriage. He has previously held government roles in Venezuela and has been sanctioned by the US Treasury for his position in the Venezuelan government.

Treasury records indicate the sanctions froze any US-linked assets and prohibited US entities from doing business with him.

After Maduro assumed the presidency in 2013, Maduro Guerra was appointed to oversee special presidential inspections and later led Venezuela’s National Film School.

In 2021, he was elected to the National Assembly and served in leadership roles on committees focused on economic development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prakriti Deb
Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More

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