Spiritual ties of ousted Venezuelan President Maduro and successor include guru Sathya Sai Baba

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By DEEPA BHARATH and MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZFebruary 7, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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The article reports that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his successor, Delcy Rodríguez, share a spiritual connection to the late Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba. Despite Venezuela being predominantly Christian, both leaders, raised Catholic, have expressed reverence for Sai Baba's teachings of unity and spiritual oneness. Maduro frequently referenced spirituality in his political speeches, framing his government's challenges as a spiritual battle. He also celebrated Sai Baba's centenary shortly before his capture. Rodríguez, who visited Sai Baba's ashram in India in 2024, emphasized the importance of spirituality and mutual respect in Venezuela during her first presidential media briefing.

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Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram 30% United States 40% India ×370% Delcy Rodríguez ×380% Venezuela ×490% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×490% Sathya Sai Baba ×7100%

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