EXECUTIVE & CABINET Profile updated May 2026

Nicolás Maduro

President of Venezuela — in office since 2013-04-19

Born: 1962-11-23, Caracas, Venezuela Nationality: Venezuelan Affiliations: PSUV, GPP coalition Cohorts: Executive & cabinet

At a glance

Nicolás Maduro has been President of Venezuela since 2013, leading the PSUV-controlled government and overseeing the country's response to U.S. sanctions and the oil-sector crisis.

Who is Nicolás Maduro?

Nicolás Maduro Moros assumed the Venezuelan presidency in April 2013 following the death of Hugo Chávez, having previously served as Foreign Minister and Vice President. His tenure has been defined by U.S.-led sanctions, hyperinflation, the collapse of PDVSA output, and a series of contested elections.

For foreign investors, Maduro's administration is the counterparty to every PDVSA joint venture, every license application processed by OFAC, and every regulatory ruling issued by the National Assembly and the TSJ. His direct circle — Delcy Rodríguez, Jorge Rodríguez, and Diosdado Cabello — controls the day-to-day policy apparatus.

Also known as: Nicolás Maduro Moros; Maduro.

Career timeline

  • 2006–2013 — Foreign Minister of Venezuela
  • 2012–2013 — Executive Vice President of Venezuela
  • 2013 — Assumed the presidency after the death of Hugo Chávez
  • 2018 — Re-elected in an election widely rejected by the U.S., EU, and most Latin American governments
  • 2024 — Declared winner of the July 28 presidential election; results disputed by the opposition and rejected by the U.S.

Network & connections

The following figures are part of Nicolás Maduro's direct political, cabinet, or institutional network — useful for compliance teams mapping the wider Venezuelan power structure:

Frequently asked questions

▸ Who is Nicolás Maduro?
Nicolás Maduro Moros is the President of Venezuela, in office since April 2013. He leads the PSUV and the GPP coalition government and has been the central figure in Venezuela's relationship with U.S. sanctions, OFAC general licenses, and the PDVSA oil sector throughout his tenure.
▸ Is Nicolás Maduro sanctioned by the U.S.?
Yes. Maduro was added to the OFAC SDN list in 2017 under Venezuela-related sanctions programs. U.S. persons are prohibited from transacting with him, and the U.S. State Department has offered a reward for information leading to his arrest in connection with narcoterrorism charges.
▸ Why does Maduro matter to foreign investors?
Every Venezuela-related investment decision — joint ventures with PDVSA, sovereign or PDVSA bond positions, OFAC license applications, and operational permits — ultimately routes through institutions controlled by the Maduro government. Sector regulation, foreign-exchange access, and dispute resolution all answer to his administration.

Sources & further reading

Useful tools and explainers

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Arianny Seijo Noguera is the Attorney General of Venezuela (Fiscal General de la República), heading the Public Ministry and the country's federal-prosecution apparatus.

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Cilia Flores

Cilia Flores is a member of the Venezuelan National Assembly, longtime PSUV leader, and the wife of President Nicolás Maduro — a senior figure in her own right within the Bolivarian movement.

Member of the National Assembly and First Lady of Venezuela
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Delcy Rodríguez

Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela's Executive Vice President and Minister of Economy and Finance — the senior cabinet figure managing the economic relationship with U.S. sanctions and PDVSA.

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