How Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro became a follower of Indian godman Sathya Sai Baba

Nicolas Maduro, former Venezuelan president, is a longtime follower of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, introduced to him by his wife in 2005. Maduro visited Sathya Sai Baba in India, kept his portrait in his office, and promoted Sai Baba's teachings and commemorations in Venezuela. Sathya Sai Baba's movement has a significant presence in Venezuela, with multiple centers and public events, and continued operating even as other NGOs were expelled.