The photos were published on Sunday, August 30, on Maduro's Telegram channel. These are the first recent images of the Venezuelan politician in a long time. In the two photographs, Maduro is seen wearing a gray tracksuit. The post is accompanied by a message that begins with words about a "small gift of love and hope."   "I send these photos as a small gift to all my grandchildren, children, and all the good people who love us," the message states. Maduro further conveys to his loved ones that he remains resilient and feels the support of his family and supporters. "I want you to know that we are unshakeable, our hearts are filled with your love," the message reads. The author also expresses gratitude for the prayers, words of support, and solidarity. ### The Photos Show How Maduro Has Changed Particular attention was drawn to the appearance of the 64-year-old politician. **Maduro looks significantly thinner compared to the period before his imprisonment.** Reports about his weight change had previously surfaced in connection with the legal proceedings in the U.S. In particular, in July, media noted that Maduro appeared noticeably slimmer. Since the events of January 2026, Maduro has been in custody in the United States, where he is facing criminal proceedings. In the following months, official internet resources related to him continued to publish materials about the politician, but fresh photographs and direct messages from Maduro had not appeared for a long time. Therefore, the photos published on August 30 attracted heightened attention — and the discussion was sparked not only by the emergence of new photos from prison but also by Maduro's noticeably changed appearance.
