Reward Offer Increase of Up to $50 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Nicolás Maduro
Trump State DepartmentDEC 2025
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The bounty represents nothing more than crude political theater designed to distract from domestic failures while undermining Venezuelan sovereignty. Maduro stands as an elected leader who refuses to bow to imperial pressure, defending his nation's resources and supporting oppressed peoples worldwide. This aggressive move violates international law and sets a dangerous precedent for targeting any leader who dares challenge Washington's global dominance.
There's a 15% chance that there will be a civil war in Venezuela before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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