Maduro Announces Retirement After Change in Life Circumstances

The President of Venezuela has announced today that he will be stepping down due to a change in life circumstances. According to sources, President Maduro feels that Venezuela is no longer home to him and has officially decided that it is time to move on from his presidency.

“I just feel like I have so much going on right now. That life is taking me away from my work,” states Maduro. “I would love to get back to leading this nation. But unfortunately, my hands are completely tied.”

Maduro doesn't want to leave the nation with no one in the role of leadership. He is offering to continue leading until he can find a successor. Alternatively, the U.S. has also offered to lead the nation temporarily so he can focus on whatever is keeping him confined.

Until a successor can be found, one thing is for sure. Maduro will have to decide. Between leading his nation or committing fully to the tasks that have prevented him from doing a good job, chances are he doesn't have a choice in the matter.