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The US government announced this Friday (10/1) that it will pay US$25 million (around R$150 million) for information that leads. The announcement took place after the Venezuelan dictator took office, this Friday.
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Understand the reward offered by the USA:
- Rewards for Chavista leaders: US offers up to US$65 million for information leading to the arrest of Maduro (US$25 million), Cabello (US$25 million) and Padrino López (US$15 million).
- New economic sanctions: US treasury targets eight Maduro allies, including leaders of PdVSA and Conviasa, for human rights violations.
- Criticism of Maduro’s inauguration: Biden government rejects the 2024 re-election as fraudulent and reinforces support for the democratic vote in Venezuela.
- Protection for Venezuelans: USA extends temporary protection status for 18 months, allowing residence and work in the country.
The American State Department published photos of Venezuelan leaders and information about rewards and charges on the X platform. “The Narcotics Reward Program offers a total of up to US$65 million for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Nicolás Maduro Moros, Diosdado Cabello Rondón and Vladimir Padrino López,” the agency said.
Washington offers US$15 million for information on Vladimir Padrino López, defense minister of the Venezuelan government. The measures aim to hold leaders of the Chavista regime accountable and promote the democratic transition in Venezuela.
“Today, Nicolás Maduro held an illegitimate presidential inauguration in Venezuela in a desperate attempt to stay in power. The Venezuelan people and the world know the truth – Maduro clearly lost the 2024 presidential election and has no right to claim the presidency”, quotes the State Department.
So did the US Treasury Department, including Hector Obregón Pérez, president of the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PdVSA), and Ramon Velásquez Araguayán, president of Conviasa and minister of Transport. Both are accused of
As explained by Treasury Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley T. Smith, “PdVSA has been central to generating illicit revenues used to support the regime. Obregón Pérez is fundamental in this operation.”
“Since last year’s election, Maduro and his associates have followed his repressive actions in Venezuela. The US, together with partners, stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people’s vote for new leadership and rejects Maduro’s claim of fraudulent victory,” said Bradley.
Additionally, the US will extend temporary protected status for thousands of Venezuelans for 18 months, but will not change the licenses of foreign companies like Chevron to extract oil from Venezuela.
