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The increase follows a new effort to apprehend Maduro, who, as a 62-year-old, has been under indictment in the U.S. since 2020 for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.
The individual is facing federal charges, which include cocaine trafficking and crimes related to firearms.
A Venezuelan narco-organization, comprised of top government officials.
President Maduro allegedly coordinated multi-ton cocaine shipments with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), which is a designated terrorist organization.
US officials claim that Maduro ordered the cartel to provide military-grade arms to the FARC and asked the group to train an unapproved militia that served as the armed wing of the cartel.
The U.S. Department of State initially provided a $15 million reward for the capture of Maduro in 2020.
The dollar increase to 25 million reflects “the severity of his crimes and the ongoing threat he poses to global stability,” a high-ranking official stated.
this the US and other countries refused to acknowledge.
Individuals outside of the United States who have information regarding Maduro are encouraged to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. In the United States, such tips can be submitted to the local office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
