The United States seized more than $700 million from Nicolás Maduro and raised the reward.

The United States seized more than $700 million in assets linked to Nicolás Maduro and increased the reward . Prosecutor Pamela Bondi described him as the "leader of a criminal organization." According to her, this operation represents the largest seizure of assets linked to the Venezuelan regime to date.

Among the confiscated assets are two multi-million-dollar jets, several homes, a mansion in the Dominican Republic, properties in Florida, a horse farm, nine cars, and millions in jewelry and cash. Bondi also emphasized that these measures are part of the fight against transnational organized crime . "This is no different than the mafia," he stated.

The reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest has increased to $50 million, the highest amount in history. It previously stood at $25 million. Bondi said Maduro is "one of the biggest drug traffickers in the world." He also linked him to the Cartel of the Suns , used to smuggle drugs and violence into the US.

President Donald Trump signed a directive allowing the military to act against Latin American cartels classified as terrorists. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that these groups pose threats to national security. He also highlighted that they operate from Venezuela to Mexico, Ecuador, and Guatemala.

In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro announced a "special offensive" to strengthen security. It will integrate civilian, military, and police forces. According to the dictator, he seeks to consolidate the "popular-military fusion" by expanding the peace quadrants. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Yván Gil described the US actions as a "serious military threat."

Gil accused Washington of using the fight against drug trafficking as a pretext to intervene in Latin America. He also described the reward as a "crude political propaganda operation." He reiterated that Venezuela continues to "dismantle terrorist plots" from the U.S. and that the country's dignity "is not for sale."

The increased financial, judicial, and diplomatic pressure on Maduro reflects the US strategy to isolate him and attack his illicit trafficking networks. Despite the seizures, Bondi warned that Nicolás Maduro's criminal network remains active. Therefore, the United States maintains legal, financial, and military measures to curb transnational organized crime.