US announces it will increase steps to limit revenue of Venezuelan president Maduro – as he begins third term | US News
The US has announced it has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In a statement, the US treasury said up to $25m is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Mr Maduro and his named interior minister Diosdado Cabello.
Up to $15m is also being offered for information on the incoming defence minister Vladimir Padrino, and further sanctions have been introduced against the South American country.
The reward was announced as Mr Maduro was sworn in for a third successive term as the Venezuelan president following a disputed election last year.
It also came as the UK and EU placed sanctions against Venezuela.
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The US has announced it has increased its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In a statement, the US treasury said up to $25m is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Mr Maduro and his named interior minister Diosdado Cabello.
Up to $15m is also being offered for information on the incoming defence minister Vladimir Padrino, and further sanctions have been introduced against the South American country.
The reward was announced as Mr Maduro was sworn in for a third successive term as the Venezuelan president following a disputed election last year.
It also came as the UK and EU placed sanctions against Venezuela.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
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