DOJ Doubles Reward for Maduro’s Arrest, Citing Narco-Terrorism and Drug Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of State have announced a dramatic increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nicolás Maduro Moros, raising it from $25 million to $50 million.
The announcement, made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to holding the Venezuelan leader accountable for what it alleges are a series of severe crimes, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy to traffic large-scale cocaine shipments.
The move follows the disputed July 28, 2024, Venezuelan presidential election, in which Maduro declared himself the victor despite widespread evidence to the contrary. The United States, along with num