Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, often referred to as 'Nicolasito' or 'The Prince', is the son of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his first marriage to Adriana Guerra Angulo. Born on June 21, 1990, he has emerged as a significant figure in Venezuelan politics, holding multiple government positions since his father assumed the presidency in 2013. His political career includes serving as Head of the Corps of Special Inspectors of the Presidency and Coordinator of the National Film School of Venezuela. He was also a member of the National Constituent Assembly from 2017 to 2020 and currently serves as a deputy in the Venezuelan National Assembly for the state of La Guaira since 2021. These appointments have drawn accusations of nepotism. Maduro Guerra faces serious allegations from the United States, which sanctioned him on June 28, 2019, for his role in the Venezuelan government. Furthermore, he has been charged in the US for alleged drug trafficking and conspiracy, along with his father and others, as part of a 'narco-terrorism' conspiracy. Prosecutors allege his involvement in orchestrating cocaine shipments. He has consistently denied these charges. His public profile and international relevance have significantly increased following the recent capture and arraignment of his father, President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US forces in January 2026. Maduro Guerra delivered public remarks on January 5, 2026, demanding his father's return and urging resistance, underscoring his continued influence in Venezuelan political discourse.