10 Unbelievable Things About Nicolás Maduro You Never Knew
From playing heavy metal guitar in a rock band to claiming visits from spirit birds and decreeing early Christmas, explore the strangest and most surprising true facts behind Venezuela's controversial leader.
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10 Unbelievable Things About Nicolás Maduro You Never Knew
10. 1980s Rock Band GuitaristThe president spent his youth playing guitar in heavy rock bands.
9. Caracas Metro Bus DriverThe former driver operated public buses through the streets of Caracas.
8. Revolutionary Schooling In CubaThe young union activist studied socialist ideology and leadership in Havana.
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7. Devotee Of Guru Sathya Sai BabaThe leader travelled to India to seek spiritual guidance from Sai Baba.
6. Passionate John Lennon FanThe president frequently quotes Beatles songs during public television addresses.
5. The Spirit Bird WhistleThe candidate claimed Hugo Chávez's spirit visited him as a bird.
4. Moving Christmas To OctoberThe government repeatedly decreed Christmas celebrations to begin in October.
3. Super Bigote Superhero PersonaThe state broadcaster aired a cartoon featuring Maduro as a superhero.
2. The 2018 Exploding Drone AttackThe leader survived an assassination attempt by explosive-laden drones.
1. From Transit Cab To Miraflores PalaceThe former bus driver rose to the pinnacle of Venezuelan state power.
