Trump Doubles Bounty for Maduro to $50 Million

The Trump administration has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, alleging he leads a major narco-trafficking network in collaboration with groups such as the Sinaloa cartel, Tren de Aragua, and the Cartel of the Suns to smuggle fentanyl-laced cocaine into the United States. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that more than 30 tons of cocaine have been seized, with nearly 7 tons directly linked to Maduro, along with over $700 million in assets. The reward was initially set at $15 million in 2020, raised to $25 million, and has now reached $50 million under the Trump administration. The Venezuelan government has condemned the increased bounty, calling it 'pathetic' and 'ridiculous,' and dismisses it as political propaganda. Maduro remains in power despite international condemnation of his disputed 2024 re-election and ongoing U.S. sanctions. The U.S. continues to seek international cooperation for Maduro’s arrest, emphasizing its commitment to accountability.