Provide information leading to President Maduro’s arrest, get $25m reward, US declares

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The United States has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $25 million on the same day he was sworn in for a third six-year term.

The inauguration was marred with widespread criticism from the international community and Venezuelan opposition leaders.

Alongside Maduro, rewards have also been announced for other top officials. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello is now a target for arrest or conviction, while Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino faces a new $15 million reward.

The United Kingdom also joined the international effort by issuing sanctions against 15 senior Venezuelan officials, including judges, members of the security forces, and military leaders.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office accused those sanctioned of “undermining democracy, the rule of law, and human rights violations.” Foreign Secretary David Lammy described Maduro’s regime as “fraudulent.”

The European Union announced an extension of “restrictive measures” against Venezuela, citing “the lack of progress… leading to the restoration of democracy and the rule of law.”

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