Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, where he has been held since January on drug trafficking charges. The images were shared on social media, showing Maduro looking thinner and expressing hope to his supporters. This comes shortly after a deal giving the U.S. majority control over Venezuelan oil reserves was announced and as Maduro and his wife await trial in June 2027.

• 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.