Maduro Slams U.S. Media “Fake News,” Vows 2026 Win Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro castigated U.S. media and reaffirmed his call for a national victory in 2026, underscoring women’s leadership as pivotal to Venezuela’s future. Addressing the inauguration of the International Women’s Leadership School in Aragua, he characterized the forthcoming years as decisive in realizing his strategic vision for the nation.