Maduro is reading the Qur'an and the Bible in prison! The change in the jail has drawn attention.

New details emerged about the prison life of former President Nicolás Maduro, who was kidnapped from Venezuela and detained by the United States. According to a report by The New York Times, Maduro spent most of his time reading the Qur'an and the Bible, visibly losing weight in prison. It was also noted that his wife Cilia Flores' health condition is more serious.

Maduro Begins Spiritual Journey in Prison

Maduro, whom U.S. forces seized from Venezuela in an operation on 3 January 2026 and brought to the United States, is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

According to a report by The New York Times (NYT), Maduro embarked on a spiritual journey during his time in prison. Sources who are familiar with the former president's prison life but who declined to have their names disclosed said that Maduro spent most of his time reading religious and philosophical texts.

It was reported that Maduro read not only the Qur'an and the Bible but also other books, and that he met with religious officials working in the prison. It was stated that Maduro, who gathered with religious officials—including a priest and a pastor—has long been interested in spirituality.

Maduro had posted this photo from prison on his X account on 30 August.

Hapishanede Gözle Görülür Şekilde Kilo Verdi

Haberde Maduro'nun cezaevinde önemli ölçüde kilo kaybettiği bilgisi de yer aldı. Son yıllarda diyet yaptığı bilinen 63 yaşındaki eski liderin, ABD'ye götürülmeden önce Paleo diyeti uyguladığı aktarıldı.

Ancak kaynaklar, cezaevindeki yemeklerin yetersiz kalitesinin kilo kaybını hızlandırmış olabileceğini belirtti. Maduro'nun son aylarda gözle görülür şekilde zayıfladığı ve kendisine sunulan yemeklerden şikayetçi olduğu kaydedildi.

Paleo diyeti, tarım devrimi öncesindeki avcı-toplayıcı toplulukların beslendiği varsayılan gıdaları temel alan, işlenmemiş besinlerin ağırlıkta olduğu bir beslenme modeli olarak biliniyor.

Eşinin Sağlık Durumu Daha Ciddi

Maduro'nun eşi ve eski first lady Cilia Flores'in cezaevindeki koşullardan daha ağır etkilendiği öne sürüldü.

According to the New York Times, Flores, who was in the recovery phase after a hysterectomy at the time of his arrest, lost two teeth and about 11 kilograms during his detention.

It was reported that Flores was held alone for the first three months, and later transferred to a cell where he was affected by pepper spray used during an intervention in a fight among inmates.

His attorneys were said to believe that Flores may have suffered a mild heart attack in July. In addition, the fact that the former first lady could sleep only 3–4 hours a day was also included in the release application documents.

It was reported that the release application filed by Flores's attorneys was rejected.

Maduro will face the judge in 2027.

Maduro, who is detained in the United States on various charges, is expected to appear before a judge in 2027 in a case that also includes allegations of facilitating the smuggling of thousands of tons of cocaine into the United States.

Under the same indictment, accusations have also been leveled against his wife Cilia Flores.