Maduro, el personaje de una serie diferente a las “historias inventadas” de Hollywood A new series titled ‘Nicolás’ explores the early life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, highlighting his journey from a student leader and baseball player to a political figure. The production, released in two seasons, aims to showcase his human side and defend the ongoing revolution, while facing criticism for narrative biases and omissions regarding Venezuela’s crises. The series also touches upon international relations, particularly the tensions between Venezuela and the United States.

• The series ‘Nicolás’ focuses on the early life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, including his time as a student leader and aspiring baseball player.
• The production aims to present a human aspect of Maduro and defend the Venezuelan revolution.
• Critics argue the series presents a heroic, biased narrative and omits key issues like the humanitarian crisis and political prisoners.
• The series covers historical events such as Hugo Chávez’s 1992 coup attempt and Maduro’s relationship with Chávez.
• The release of the series coincides with heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States, including US sanctions and troop deployments.
• The series is projected with English subtitles, and its distribution is planned across various public institutions in Venezuela.