From Bus Driver to President to Fugitive: The Story of Nicolas Maduro

Nicolas Maduro's journey to power is one of the most dramatic political stories in recent history. He began his career as a unionized bus driver in Caracas. Through political activism, he rose to become the president of Venezuela. His time in office, however, has been marked by crisis. Critics and international observers say he oversaw the undoing of the nation's democracy. They accuse his government of holding unfair elections and suppressing political opposition. At the same time, Venezuela's economy collapsed under his leadership. The country, which has the world's largest oil reserves, suffered from hyperinflation and severe shortages of food and medicine. Millions of citizens fled. Now, Maduro faces a new chapter. U.S. authorities have captured him, according to the source material. He is wanted on serious criminal charges, including accusations of drug trafficking. His story—from bus driver to president to fugitive—is complete.