'In solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the U.S. Government and our partners around the world are taking action today. The Department of State is increasing the reward offers to up to $25 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Nicolás Maduro and Maduro's Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello,' reads a statement by U.S. Department of State.
The U.S. has also added a new reward offer of up to $15 million for Maduro's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López.
While only a few nations, including Russia, have recognized Maduro's victory in Venezuela's disputed July election, the Cuban and Nicaraguan presidents were reportedly the only foreign leaders present at his inauguration.
Maduro rose to power following the death of socialist leader Hugo Chávez in 2013.
He faces numerous allegations, including corruption, human rights abuses, and involvement in drug trafficking.
Maduro declared victory for a third term in July last year, but the United States and the European Parliament declared Maduro's opponent, Edmundo González, the "president-elect," further challenging Maduro's legitimacy.
González, who fled Venezuela in September and is currently living in Spain, has embarked on a tour of the Americas to gain international backing.
In response, the Maduro government has issued an arrest warrant for González and is offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to his capture.
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