The United States government has issued warnings about a notable deterioration in human rights conditions in Venezuela following recent presidential elections. The U.S. anticipates implementing new measures against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom it accuses of using foreign terrorist organizations to traffic drugs and violence into the United States, labeling him as one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and a threat to national security. U.S. officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, have called for stronger actions beyond monetary rewards to confront Maduro's regime, which they describe as narcoterrorist. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for its efforts to dismantle Maduro's government and has urged democratic nations to unite in applying international law. Maduro's government has dismissed these accusations, with Jorge Rodríguez stating that attempts to discredit Maduro are based on falsehoods and emphasizing the resilience of the Venezuelan people. The U.S. stance reflects ongoing tensions and a commitment to supporting opposition forces in Venezuela.