US Offers $50 Million Reward for Venezuelan President Maduro's Arrest

The Trump administration has announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and collaborating with violent cartels like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted that the Drug Enforcement Administration has seized approximately 30 tons of cocaine linked to Maduro and his associates, with nearly seven tons traced directly to him. This reward doubles the previous $25 million offered by the Biden administration and reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to hold Maduro accountable, including seizing over $700 million in assets tied to him. Despite these measures and condemnation from the U.S., Canada, the European Union, and Morocco, Maduro remains in power following his disputed 2024 reelection, which many governments have labeled a sham. The announcement sparked reactions on social media, where users humorously pointed out Maduro's continued presence in Venezuela, questioning how to claim the bounty. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, continue to reject Maduro's legitimacy and emphasize support for Venezuela's democratic restoration.