Donald Trump
The United States authorities have declared Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro wanted for terrorism-related charges, specifically narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and conspiracy to use machine guns and destructive devices during drug operations. The US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $25 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
Maduro is accused of leading a violent drug trafficking network known as the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns), which operates with the involvement of high-ranking Venezuelan officials. The cartel is responsible for trafficking large quantities of cocaine into the United States, using military-grade logistics and armed militias to facilitate their operations.
The US Department of Justice has charged Maduro and other high-ranking Venezuelan officials with narco-terrorism and drug trafficking-related offenses. The charges allege that Maduro and his associates have worked to undermine US national security and stability through their involvement in the drug trade.
Other individuals wanted in connection with these charges include Diosdado Cabello Rondón, a high-ranking Venezuelan official and former national assembly speaker, and Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela’s Defense Minister. Cabello is accused of playing a significant role in the Cartel de los Soles, while Padrino López is alleged to have coordinated cocaine distribution using aircraft registered in the US.
The US has imposed sanctions targeting Venezuela’s political and economic leadership, and has refused to recognize Maduro’s presidency since 2019, citing fraudulent elections. The US Department of State has emphasized its commitment to holding accountable those who engage in corruption and undermine democracy.
The rewards offered for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Maduro and other wanted individuals demonstrate the US government’s determination to disrupt and dismantle the Cartel de los Soles and other organized crime networks operating in Venezuela.
