The Biden Administration announced a $25 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, escalating tensions following his controversial re-election.
Despite evidence presented by opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, Maduro's regime claims legitimacy, prompting the U.S. to recognize Gonzalez as the legitimate president-elect of Venezuela.
The new sanctions targeting Maduro's inner circle, including Diosdado Cabello and Padrino Lopez, underline a continued U.S. commitment to pressuring the Venezuelan government through economic measures.
Bradley T. Smith stated that the ongoing sanctions and offers for bounties indicate the U.S. and allies' desire for a democratic transition in Venezuela, which Maduro has resisted.
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