Nicolas Maduro: US awarded Venezuelan Leader $25 Million

At the same time, Washington imposed new sanctions on Venezuela. Specifically, the US raised to $25 million the fee for any information that would allow Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to be led to justice. CORVERSE “Maduro proved, once again, his complete contempt for democratic rules and proceeds to an illegal inauguration,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. outgoing Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, strong with the support of the army and an administration under his command, vowed on Friday for a third six-year term during a ceremony described as “a coup” by the opposition, which claims the victory of the July presidential election. In addition to the $25 million reward, also aimed at the interior minister, Washington imposes new restrictions on entry visas for Venezuelan officials, as well as financial penalties against eight high-ranking business executives, together with Canada, Britain and the European Union, identified a high-ranking American official who asked not to be named. CORVERSE The U.S. Treasury announced that it named “eight Venezuelan officials leading economic organisations and important security services who allowed the repression and undermining of democracy in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduros,” announced. These persons include senior military and police officials, as well as the presidents of the public oil company and the public airline of the country. “Since the election last year, Maduro and his associates continued their repressive actions in Venezuela,” said American Deputy Finance Minister responsible for terrorism and economic information issues, Bradley Smith. “The United States, along with their partners say they have the same sensitivity, are in solidarity with the vote of the Venezuelan people for new leadership and reject the fraudulent claim of victory by Mr Maduros,” he added.