{"id":2388844,"date":"2025-01-10T12:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-offers-25-million-for-arrest-of-maduro-as-he-enters-third-term-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T12:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:20:29","slug":"us-offers-25-million-for-arrest-of-maduro-as-he-enters-third-term-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-offers-25-million-for-arrest-of-maduro-as-he-enters-third-term-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"US offers $25 million for arrest of Maduro as he enters third term- Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-offers-25-million-for-arrest-of-maduro-as-he-enters-third-term-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2388844&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The \u200cU.S. government is \u200boffering a $25 million reward for \u2064facts leading to the arrest of venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, \u2064who \u2064has\u2062 recently begun\u2063 an illicit third term following a\u2062 controversial election. The declaration comes alongside new sanctions imposed by the U.S.Treasury \u2063Department against Maduro and his close associates, citing their involvement in \u2062widespread repression, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-pension-funds-invest-millions-in-blacklisted-chinese-companies\/\" title=\"State pension funds invest in blacklisted Chinese companies, worth millions.\">human rights \u200cabuses<\/a>, and accusations that \u200dthe election results were \u200dmanipulated. Additionally, rewards up to\u2062 $15 million are offered for Maduro&#8217;s Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino, and for Diosdado \u2062Cabello, the Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">US offers $25 million for arrest of Venezuelan president as he begins illicit third term<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1932032\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The U.S. government is offering a $25 million reward for the arrest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nicolas-maduro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">President Nicolas Maduro<\/a> after the <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/venezuela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Venezuelan leader<\/a> was sworn in for a third term following a highly questionable election.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/treasury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Treasury Department<\/a> announced a slew of sanctions against Maduro and his closest associates on Friday, citing widespread repression, human rights abuses, and evidence that the president&rsquo;s electoral victory was manufactured.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Department of State&nbsp;is increasing the reward offers to up to $25 million each for information leading to the arrest and\/or convictions of Maduro and Maduro&rsquo;s named Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace Diosdado Cabello, as well as adding a new reward of up to $15 million for Maduro&rsquo;s named Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino,&rdquo; the Treasury announced Friday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrive at the National Assembly for his swearing-in ceremony for a third term in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The announcement continued, &ldquo;The Department of State also&nbsp;imposed&nbsp;new visa restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 9931 on Maduro-aligned officials who have undermined the electoral process in Venezuela and are responsible for acts of repression.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Maduro was sworn into his third presidential term Friday at the legislative palace in Caracas. The streets surrounding the palace were filled with supporters and demonstrators as Maduro began a term that will last until 2031.<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelan opposition activists said voting data collected from approximately 80% of machines used in the July election show their candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, received twice as many votes as Maduro.<\/p>\n<p>Maduro and the ruling government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3250733\/un-human-rights-council-investigation-venezuela-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ignored these accusations<\/a> and pushed the president as the legitimate victor within hours of polls closing. Election authorities never <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">released final vote tallies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Since last year&rsquo;s election, Maduro and his associates have continued their repressive actions in Venezuela,&rdquo; said Bradley Smith, acting undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. &ldquo;The United States, together with our like-minded partners, stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people&rsquo;s vote for new leadership and rejects Maduro&rsquo;s fraudulent claim of victory.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado came out of hiding to attend a protest against Maduro on Thursday. She was &ldquo;violently intercepted&rdquo; by government forces and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3282755\/trump-issues-warning-venezuelas-maduro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">detained<\/a>, according to aides.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Venezuelan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/venezuelas-opposition-held-congress-extends-term-after-disputed-vote\/\" title=\"Venezuela\u2019s opposition-held Congress extends term after disputed vote\">opposition leader<\/a> Maria Corina Machado addresses supporters at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 9, 2025, a day ahead of Maduro&rsquo;s inauguration ceremony where he will be sworn in for a third term. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Machado was released after several hours. Her team said &ldquo;during the period of her kidnapping,&rdquo; the opposition leader was &ldquo;forced to record several videos and was later released.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am now in a safe place and more determined than ever before to continue with you UNTIL THE END! Tomorrow I will tell you what happened today and what is coming,&rdquo; Machado wrote on social media following her abduction. &ldquo;I have never felt so proud to be Venezuelan. Thank you, thank you, to all the citizens who took to the streets to claim our victory on July 28th and to OWN IT!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1932032\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1932032\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US offers $25 million for arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2388845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25010529311137.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[48275,5175,36612,9029,32076],"class_list":["post-2388844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-25-million","tag-arrest","tag-maduro","tag-us","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25010529311137.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2388844"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2388848,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2388844\/revisions\/2388848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2388845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2388844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2388844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2388844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}