Caganer Nicolas Maduro

Nicolás Maduro, a former union leader and foreign minister for over six years, declared himself the new president of Venezuela in 2013, succeeding Hugo Chávez. Amid the national upheaval caused by the death of the previous leader—who had led the country for 14 years—and the absence of a central political authority, Maduro assumed power. The current president's term has sparked diverse opinions worldwide; Venezuela is facing a severe food crisis that has fueled street protests and casts doubt on the future of a people demanding immediate change.