Trump Administration Declares Maduro Wanted, Offers $65M Bounty.

Trump Administration Declares Maduro Wanted, Offers $65M Bounty.

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The news as it trends – July 30, 2025.

The U.S. Department of State has announced a $65 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and two top-ranking officials.

Maduro, the current president of Venezuela, is accused of leading the Cartel de los Soles—a group the U.S. Treasury recently designated as a terrorist organization.

Despite his official status, the U.S. has long refused to recognize his presidency due to contested elections and alleged human rights violations.

The bounties break down as follows:

Nicolas Maduro: $25 million

Diosdado Cabello Rondon: $25 million

Vladimir Padrino Lopez: $15 million

All three face charges including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons crimes.

U.S. officials claim the cartel smuggled massive quantities of narcotics into American territory, intensifying global condemnation and reigniting diplomatic tensions between Washington and Caracas.