Venezuelan Socialists Hold 'Global Prayer' for Nicolás Maduro's Release

Event aims to call for 'liberation' of deposed socialist dictator and his wife

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:51am

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Venezuelan socialists joined an international 'Prayer Chain for Peace and Freedom' calling for the 'liberation' of deposed socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who are currently detained in the U.S. on narco-terrorism charges. The event, organized by the anti-U.S. propaganda network Telesur, featured a drone show and participation from supporters around the world.

Why it matters

The event highlights the ongoing efforts by Maduro's socialist supporters to rally international opposition to his arrest and prosecution, as the Venezuelan regime continues to face pressure from the U.S. and other nations over its authoritarian rule and alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

The details

The 'Prayer Chain for Peace and Freedom' event was organized by Telesur, a leftist propaganda network funded by the Venezuelan government. Participants, including Maduro's son Nicolás Maduro Guerra, called for the 'liberation' of Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were arrested in January 2026 on narco-terrorism charges after a U.S. law enforcement operation in Caracas. The event featured a drone show displaying images of the deposed dictator and his wife.

  • The event took place on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
  • Maduro and Flores are expected to appear in court on March 26, 2026 for a hearing on the ongoing drug-trafficking case.

The players

Nicolás Maduro

The deposed socialist dictator of Venezuela, who is currently detained in the U.S. on narco-terrorism charges.

Cilia Flores

The wife of Nicolás Maduro, who is also currently detained in the U.S. on narco-terrorism charges.

Nicolás Maduro Guerra

The son of Nicolás Maduro and a lawmaker and 'Vice President of Religious Affairs' of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).

Telesur

A notoriously anti-U.S. Latin American leftist propaganda network largely funded by the Venezuelan regime, which organized the 'Prayer Chain for Peace and Freedom' event.

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What they’re saying

“Not to lose faith and to work together for the future of Venezuela.”

— Nicolás Maduro Guerra, Lawmaker and 'Vice President of Religious Affairs' of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) (Telesur)

What’s next

Maduro and Flores are expected to appear before the court for a hearing on the ongoing drug-trafficking case on March 26, 2026.

The takeaway

The event highlights the ongoing efforts by Maduro's socialist supporters to rally international opposition to his arrest and prosecution, as the Venezuelan regime continues to face pressure from the U.S. and other nations over its authoritarian rule and alleged involvement in drug trafficking.