Trump doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face U.S. drug charges
Summary
The Trump administration has increased the reward for the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million. Maduro faces U.S. charges of drug trafficking and conspiracy related to cocaine distribution. The reward aims to hold Maduro accountable, although he remains in power despite international criticism.Key Facts
- The reward for Nicolás Maduro's capture is now $50 million, set by the Trump administration.
- Maduro is accused of being heavily involved in drug trafficking and conspiracy to import cocaine into the U.S.
- Maduro was first indicted in 2020 during Trump’s presidency.
- Initially, the reward was $15 million; the Biden administration later raised it to $25 million.
- The U.S. recently reached a deal with Venezuela to release 10 jailed Americans.
- The Trump administration allowed Chevron to resume oil drilling in Venezuela after reversing a prior decision.
- Assets worth more than $700 million linked to Maduro have been seized, including private jets and cocaine.
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil criticized the reward as political propaganda.
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