No proof? Mexico’s Sheinbaum weighs the US’s claims of a Maduro-cartel tie
Summary
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated there is no evidence linking Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to the Sinaloa Cartel. This follows the U.S. doubling its reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest, accusing him of significant drug trafficking and ties with criminal networks.Key Facts
- Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said there is no proof of a link between Nicolas Maduro and the Sinaloa Cartel.
- The U.S. increased the reward for capturing Maduro to $50 million.
- The U.S. claims Maduro is involved in significant drug trafficking and connections with cartels.
- Mexico maintains diplomatic relations with Venezuela, while the U.S. has cut off ties.
- The U.S. recognized Venezuela's opposition coalition rather than Maduro's government.
- Trump's administration had a policy of "maximum pressure" on Maduro, increasing the reward over time.
- Venezuela has accepted deportation flights from the U.S. recently, despite previous refusals.
- The U.S. accuses Maduro of working with cartels to profit from drug smuggling.
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