Photos said to show Nicolás Maduro were posted Sunday on the social media accounts of the former Venezuelan leader, who was captured earlier this year and is being held in New York.
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“I’m sending these photos as a small gift to all my grandsons and granddaughters, to the boys and girls, and to all the noble people who love us,” reads part of the message accompanying the images, which are dated June 25, one day after the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
In the photos, Maduro appears wearing gray sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt and white athletic shoes.
“Cilia and I embrace you forever, with our souls devoted to you and our faith in God intact,” the post continues, referring to Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, who has also been in custody since her capture on Jan. 3.
Both are facing drug trafficking-related cases. Maduro is being prosecuted in New York on charges of conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and importing cocaine.
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“I want you to know that we remain strong, with our hearts full of your love, a love that reaches us through prayer, constant action, solidarity and genuine support,” the message says.
Sunday’s post comes after reports Friday that an oil agreement between President Donald Trump’s administration and Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodríguez, would give the United States access to a significant portion of the country’s oil reserves.
Maduro has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his capture in Caracas on Jan. 3.
This story was translated from Spanish with the help of a generative artificial intelligence tool. An NBC 6 editor reviewed the translation.
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