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U.S. Doubles Bounty for Nicolás Maduro’s Arrest to $50 Million

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the new reward reflects evidence tying Maduro’s regime to tens of tons of seized cocaine along with over $700 million in confiscated assets.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during a march marking the first anniversary of his victory in the disputed July 28 presidential election, in Caracas, Venezuela July 28, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during an event marking the anniversary of his disputed re-election and the birthday of late President Hugo Chavez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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Overview

  • The Justice and State Departments increased the reward from $25 million to $50 million under President Trump’s administration for information leading to Maduro’s arrest.
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration has linked nearly seven of the 30 tons of seized cocaine directly to Maduro and his associates.
  • Federal authorities have seized more than $700 million in assets tied to Maduro’s inner circle, including private jets and vehicles.
  • U.S. authorities accuse Maduro of collaborating with terrorist organizations and drug cartels, including the Cartel of the Suns, to traffic narcotics and violence into the United States.
  • Since 2019 the United States has refused to recognize Maduro’s presidency and has imposed extensive sanctions on his government and state-owned oil company PDVSA.