Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolás Maduro Guerra broke down emotionally during a National Assembly session in Caracas as he addressed the capture of his father, former President Nicolás Maduro, and first lady Cilia Flores by US forces. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new National Assembly for the 2026–2031 term, Maduro Guerra pledged loyalty to Venezuela’s leadership, expressed unwavering support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez, and called for the release of what he described as “kidnapped leaders.” His remarks came the same day Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, pleading not guilty to drug and weapons charges and declaring himself a “prisoner of war.” The capture has sparked global condemnation, raised questions about international law, and intensified political tensions across Latin America.