Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro called for national unity on Thursday after earthquakes struck Venezuela and killed at least 32 people [1].
The message arrives while Maduro remains in U.S. custody, marking a rare public communication from the former leader since his detention began in January 2026 [1].
In a statement released on June 25, Maduro urged the Venezuelan people to maintain "maximum union, maximum solidarity and maximum action" [1]. He addressed the tragedy by appealing for the cohesion of the population during a period of national grief [2].
Maduro said, "We ask for maximum union and solidarity in this moment of pain" [3]. The former president also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families who were affected by the seismic activity [2].
Reports indicate the earthquakes caused significant damage across affected zones in Venezuela [1]. While Maduro is physically separated from his home country, his call for unity seeks to address the immediate crisis facing the population [2].
Cilia Flores was also mentioned in reports regarding the situation [1]. The former president's appeal focuses on the necessity of a collective response to the disaster, a request for the people to stand together despite the current political vacuum and his ongoing legal status in the U.S. [1].
“"Máxima unión, máxima solidaridad y máxima acción."”
The issuance of this statement demonstrates that Nicolás Maduro maintains a communication channel to the Venezuelan public despite his detention in the U.S. By positioning himself as a voice of national solidarity during a natural disaster, he attempts to retain political relevance and emotional connection with his base while removed from formal power.
