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From bus driver to president: Maduro’s 12-year rule in Venezuela finally ended by Trump

January 3, 2026

Nicolás Maduro's 12-year presidency in Venezuela has come to an end following his capture by U. S. forces, as announced by President Donald Trump. This operation marks a significant shift in U. S.-Venezuela relations, concluding a period characterized by economic turmoil and political oppression.

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Credit: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro arrives with his wife Cilia Flores to deliver his annual speech to parliament in Caracas on January 15, 2025.-

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Maduro's presidency lasted 12 years, marked by economic collapse and political repression.
President Trump announced that Maduro and his wife were captured during a U. S. military operation.
A $50 million reward had been offered for information leading to Maduro's arrest.
Maduro's political career began as a bus driver and union organizer.

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From bus driver to president: Maduro’s 12-year rule in Venezuela finally ended by Trump

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