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Maduro's Message from Brooklyn Jail: "We are Well, We are Fighters"

Published January 11, 2026, 08:03
Maduro's Message from Brooklyn Jail: "We are Well, We are Fighters"

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, sent a message from his jail cell in Brooklyn, where he is being held following an order from the Trump administration. In the message, relayed by his son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, to PSUV officials, Maduro stated that he is well and remains a fighter. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were abducted by American commandos in Caracas on January 3rd and transferred to the United States, where they are accused of narco-terrorism. The Trump administration used these charges to justify their abduction and transfer to New York. The message from Maduro, despite his detention, aims to maintain a positive climate among his collaborators and the people of Venezuela. The interim presidency of Venezuela has been assumed by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. The case has sparked international reactions, with critics denouncing the US government for violating international law and interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs.