The U.S. has increased the reward amount for Nicolas Maduro.

11.01.2025 09:50

The United States has increased the reward amount for information leading to the capture or arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from 15 million dollars to 25 million dollars.

The United States has raised the reward it previously set for information leading to the capture or arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $25 million.

NEW SANCTIONS FROM THE U.S. TO VENEZUELA

John Kirby, the National Security Coordinator for Strategic Communications, announced new sanctions against Venezuela during a press conference.

REWARD AMOUNT FOR MADURO'S CAPTURE INCREASED

Kirby announced that the U.S. has increased the reward for information leading to the capture or arrest of President Maduro from $15 million, set in 2020, to $25 million.

MADURO SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT

Nicolas Maduro, who won the presidential election in Venezuela on July 28, 2024, with 52% of the vote, was sworn in for a new term. In his speech at the ceremony, Maduro stated, "I swear before this Constitution to fulfill all its mandates, representing the history of Venezuela, its noble and brave people, and I am starting a new era of peace, prosperity, and new democracy. This new presidential term will be an era of peace, prosperity, equality, and new democracy."