How to write to Nicolás Maduro in prison
Nicolás Maduro has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, since January 2026, awaiting trial in federal court. The trial is set for June 2027.
Updated September 25, 2026. We follow the court file and the news every day; when something changes, this page changes. · The latest on Maduro
Yes, you can write. Two ways
On your own
- Write the letter on paper, in Spanish or English.
- Address it with the full name, the register number and the inmate mailing address of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York); they are on the facility's official page.
- Send it by First-Class mail. Paper only: nothing glued on, no objects, no cash.
With us
- Write your message in the form (up to 3 sheets) and pick a postcard.
- We check it against the rules, print it and mail it with the right address and number.
- We tell you when it is mailed and if a reply arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Maduro right now?
As of September 25, 2026, Nicolás Maduro has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, since January 2026, awaiting trial in federal court. The trial is set for June 2027.
Can you write a letter to Maduro?
Yes. People held in U.S. federal facilities can receive mail. The letter goes by post to the facility, addressed with the person's full name and register number, and staff screen it before it is delivered.
What address do you send it to?
To the inmate mailing address of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn (Brooklyn, New York), with the full name and register number. If you write with us, we put the right address and number on it; if you do it yourself, they are on the facility's official page (Bureau of Prisons).
What can you send, and what not?
Paper letters, printed photos (no nudity, no polaroids) and simple cards. No objects, cash, padded cards, stickers, perfume or anything glued on. All mail is opened and inspected (28 CFR § 540.14).
Will Maduro reply?
There is no guarantee. He can write back if he wants to and the facility allows it; if you write with us and a reply arrives for you, we let you know.
How long does it take?
First-Class mail within the U.S. usually takes 1 to 5 business days; screening at the facility adds time. If you write with us, we print within one business day and tell you when it is mailed.
Is this an official site?
No. Escríbele is an independent project: it is not an official office and has no relationship with Nicolás Maduro or his defense. We print and mail your letter for US$4.99, and we also publish news and analysis about Venezuela.
You can also chat with his parody (Guasa) or see what Venezuelan TV says, measured.
Escríbele is an independent project of JCGV Consulting and Management Inc. (Florida, USA). It is not an official office and has no relationship with Nicolás Maduro or his defense.