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US Doubles Bounty for Venezuela's Maduro to $50M

US Doubles Bounty for Venezuela's Maduro to $50M

Above: Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro speaks in Caracas on July 28, 2025. Image copyright: Jesus Vargas/Getty Images

The Spin

Maduro is a narco-dictator who poses a clear threat to U.S. national security and must be brought to justice. However, direct access to him is constrained by sovereignty, security and diplomatic considerations. That's precisely why the U.S. is now offering a record-high $50 million bounty on him — pushing up the cost for those assisting him and motivating others to provide actionable intelligence.

This increased bounty is nothing but a smokescreen to divert attention from U.S. domestic failures and try to force regime change in Venezuela, in breach of international law. Maduro stands as an elected leader who refuses to bow to imperialistic pressure and dares to challenge Washington's global dominance, defending his nation and supporting oppressed peoples worldwide.

Maduro is a narco-dictator who poses a clear threat to U.S. national security and must be brought to justice. However, direct access to him is constrained by sovereignty, security and diplomatic considerations. That's precisely why the U.S. is now offering a record-high $50 million bounty on him — pushing up the cost for those assisting him and motivating others to provide actionable intelligence.

This increased bounty is nothing but a smokescreen to divert attention from U.S. domestic failures and try to force regime change in Venezuela, in breach of international law. Maduro stands as an elected leader who refuses to bow to imperialistic pressure and dares to challenge Washington's global dominance, defending his nation and supporting oppressed peoples worldwide.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 53% chance that there will be a civil war in Venezuela before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.



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