US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50m
Summary
The United States has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from $25 million to $50 million. The US accuses Maduro of being heavily involved in drug trafficking and working with criminal organizations. In response, Venezuelan officials have criticized the US actions as political maneuvers.Key Facts
- The US doubled the reward for Maduro's arrest from $25 million to $50 million.
- Maduro is accused by the US of being a major drug trafficker.
- US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that Maduro collaborates with various crime syndicates, including the Sinaloa Cartel.
- The US Department of Justice has seized over $700 million in assets linked to Maduro.
- Maduro was first indicted on federal drug charges in the US in 2020.
- Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan intelligence chief, recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in the US.
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil criticized the US announcement as a distraction from other US controversies.
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