Maduro Says He Is a Prisoner of War, Not a Defendant. The Words Matter.
By The BriefBrief
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claims that he is a prisoner of war, framing his legal challenges as a struggle against foreign intervention rather than a criminal prosecution.
WHO:Nicolás Maduro
WHAT:Claims he is a prisoner of war in response to legal challenges
WHEN:Jan 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Venezuela
WHY:To shift the narrative around his legal issues and portray himself as a victim of foreign aggression
