US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Maduro to $50m
Briefly

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This reward doubles a previous amount and reflects accusations against Maduro for drug trafficking and collaboration with major cartels. The U.S. claims he poses a national security threat by flooding the country with drugs. Additionally, over $700 million in assets linked to him have been seized by the Justice Department. Maduro's foreign minister dismissed the announcement, calling it a distraction from domestic controversies.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of being one of the largest narco-traffickers, collaborating with various drug cartels to distribute drugs in the U.S.
The U.S. has increased the reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest from $25 million to $50 million, emphasizing the significance of holding him accountable for his crimes.
Over $700 million in assets linked to Maduro have been seized by the U.S. Department of Justice, including private jets and vehicles, demonstrating the extensive criminal operation.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil dismissed Bondi's announcement as a distraction from other issues in the U.S., specifically referencing the Jeffrey Epstein controversy.
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