The United States has officially declared Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and two senior officials wanted for drug trafficking, announcing a combined reward of $65 million for information leading to their arrest and conviction.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State identified Maduro, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, and Vladimir Padrino López as key figures in the “Cartel de los Soles,” which the U.S. Treasury recently designated as a terrorist organization.
Maduro and Cabello each carry a $25 million bounty, while Padrino’s reward is set at $15 million.The cartel is alleged to be responsible for smuggling large volumes of narcotics into the United States.
A U.S. wanted notice labels President Maduro a “designated global terrorist” and outlines charges including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses.The announcement comes just one day after Maduro celebrated the anniversary of his controversial re-election.
The U.S. has refused to acknowledge his presidency and maintains a series of sanctions against his administration.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom has also imposed sanctions on 15 senior Venezuelan officials, including judges, security agents, and top military officers aligned with Maduro’s government.
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