India, Jan. 10 -- CARACAS, Venezuela, January 10 - As ousted President Nicolas Maduro faces a U.S. court, American authorities are also seeking his son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, on serious criminal charges. Known as "Nicolasito" or "The Prince," the younger Maduro is a fugitive accused of playing a key role in a state-linked drug trafficking network.

He is the 35-year-old only son of Nicolas Maduro, born from a previous relationship. He entered politics after his father became president in 2013, holding roles in the presidency and film school despite no prior experience. He was elected to the National Constituent Assembly in 2017 and currently holds a seat in Venezuela's National Assembly. His public profile rose after his father's...