After the United States said it had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, attention has now turned to their son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, also known as "The Prince."

US authorities say he played an important role in Venezuela's drug trade.

The US government has charged Maduro, his wife, and their son with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and weapons crimes. Prosecutors claim they worked together to send large amounts of cocaine into the United States.

Who is Nicolas Maduro Guerra?

Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, 35, is the son of President Maduro and his first wife, Adriana Guerra Angulo. He is a member of Venezuela's National Assembly and has been a powerful figure in the ruling party for years. Because of his influence and family ties, he is often called "Nicolasito" or "The Prince."

What does the US accuse Him Of?

US prosecutors say Maduro's son helped run a large drug-smuggling network. They claim he used government planes, military help, and political power to move cocaine from Venezuela to the US.

According to court documents, between 2014 and 2015, he often traveled on a state-owned jet that was allegedly carrying cocaine. Prosecutors also say he helped plan drug shipments to Miami and New York, sometimes hiding drugs inside cargo containers.

Links to Drug Groups

The US says Maduro Guerra worked with the Cartel de los Soles, a drug group believed to include senior Venezuelan officials. authorities claim the group used government aircraft and official buildings to avoid police checks. Some drug money was also allegedly used for political activities linked to the Maduro family.