The United States has escalated its efforts to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by increasing the reward for his arrest to $50 million, emphasizing his alleged involvement in major narco-trafficking activities. US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of working with criminal organizations, which has stirred outrage within the Venezuelan government and drawn criticism over its motives.
**US Doubles Reward to $50 Million for Arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro**

**US Doubles Reward to $50 Million for Arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro**
The US government intensifies its pursuit of Nicolás Maduro, amid allegations of widespread drug trafficking and corruption.
With long-standing tensions between the US and Venezuela intensifying, the US continues to highlight allegations against Maduro, who remains accused of violent repression and political opposition suppression, all while he holds onto power amid international scrutiny.
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The US has intensified its efforts to apprehend Nicolás Maduro by doubling the reward for his arrest to $50 million. The increase comes amidst accusations of his involvement in large-scale drug trafficking operations.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled Maduro as one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and linked him to organized crime groups while Venezuelan officials dismiss the reward as political propaganda. The ongoing friction between the US and Venezuela underlines the complexities of international relations in the wake of contentious elections and increasing allegations against Maduro's regime.
The announcement follows a contentious electoral process earlier this year, and the US continues to allege Maduro’s repression of dissent within the country as protests and political instability continue to mar the region.
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The US has intensified its efforts to apprehend Nicolás Maduro by doubling the reward for his arrest to $50 million. The increase comes amidst accusations of his involvement in large-scale drug trafficking operations.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled Maduro as one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and linked him to organized crime groups while Venezuelan officials dismiss the reward as political propaganda. The ongoing friction between the US and Venezuela underlines the complexities of international relations in the wake of contentious elections and increasing allegations against Maduro's regime.
The announcement follows a contentious electoral process earlier this year, and the US continues to allege Maduro’s repression of dissent within the country as protests and political instability continue to mar the region.