(1-5-26) During the past several days since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro questions have been raised by those on the left for the need of the operation. Details in this posting show that the left was as interested as anyone in his capture and being dealt with during the Biden administration.

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Yes —under the Biden administration the U.S. government did raise the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $25 million. This was part of a package of sanctions and punitive measures announced in early January 2025, coinciding with Maduro’s disputed inauguration for a new term; the reward was increased from a previous $15 million offer to $25 million. 

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In January 2025, the Biden administration increased the U.S. reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest and conviction to $25 million as part of wider sanctions and pressure over alleged fraud in the Venezuelan election and narcotics-related charges against him.  

Reward for capture of Venezuela’s Maduro increased to $25 million

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Jan 10, 2025 The Biden administration increased the reward offered for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro to $25 million.

BBC story – January 10, 2025US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he was sworn in for a third six-year term in office.

The inauguration ceremony was overshadowed by recrimination from the international community and Venezuelan opposition leaders.

Rewards have also been offered for information leading to the arrest and or conviction of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. A new reward of up to $15m for Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino has also been offered.

The UK also issued sanctions on 15 top Venezuelan officials, including judges, members of the security forces and military officials.

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