US increases reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to million.

The United States government has escalated its efforts to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by increasing the reward for information leading to his arrest to million, a significant rise from the previous reward of million established under the Trump administration earlier this year.

The U.S. government has accused President Maduro of being among the world’s foremost leaders in narcotics trafficking, claiming he has collaborated with various cartels to inundate the United States with cocaine laced with fentanyl. This assertion was underscored by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi during a recent announcement, where she characterized Maduro as a significant threat to national security.

In her address, Bondi also detailed the U.S. Department of Justice’s seizure of assets totaling more than 0 million linked to Maduro’s alleged activities. This figure includes two private jets and a number of vehicles, along with sizeable quantities of cocaine traced back to the Venezuelan leader. The strong rhetoric from U.S. officials suggests a commitment to ensuring accountability for what they characterize as egregious criminal conduct.

In response to these accusations, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil dismissed Bondi’s statements as “the most ridiculous smokescreen ever seen.” He indicated that such assertions were a tactic aimed at diverting attention from political controversies within the U.S., including the high-profile case involving Jeffrey Epstein. Gil contended that the dignity and sovereignty of Venezuelan national identity should not be subject to foreign political manipulation.

President Maduro has faced legal challenges for some time, having been indicted on drug charges in a U.S. federal court in 2020, alongside several affiliated officials. Internally, political dynamics in Venezuela have remained complex, particularly following Maduro’s contested re-election in 2024, which has drawn criticism for alleged electoral irregularities from multiple international bodies.

In recent developments, there have been significant diplomatic exchanges between Venezuela and the United States. A deal facilitated the return of 10 Americans held in Venezuela while allowing for the repatriation of dozens of individuals deported from the U.S. to El Salvador as part of earlier immigration policies.

As this situation evolves, the international community continues to closely monitor the intricate relationship between U.S. foreign policy and Venezuelan political leadership.

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