NYT: Maduro Detained in US Prison, Studies Judaism, Loses Weight

The New York Times reports that deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is held in a New York prison following his capture by the US in January 2026, and has lost weight and taken an interest in Judaism. The report relies on anonymous sources, and the details of his detention conditions remain unconfirmed. This is a notable development in the ongoing US-Venezuela geopolitical situation, though it does not signal a policy shift.

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