The United States government has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, making it the highest bounty ever offered by the US. This announcement was made by US Attorney General Pamela Bondi and comes amid accusations that Maduro is involved in drug trafficking and has ties to foreign terrorist organizations. The US Justice Department initially charged Maduro in 2020 during Donald Trump's presidency. The reward surpasses those previously offered for notorious figures such as Osama bin Laden. The Venezuelan government has condemned the move, with officials including Foreign Minister Yván Gil and Attorney General Tarek William Saab describing the reward as "pathetic," "ridiculous," "grotesque," and a political propaganda operation. Maduro himself has dismissed the bounty, challenging the US to capture him and warning of severe consequences for America if they proceed. In response to the US actions, Maduro has promoted a military alliance between Venezuela and Colombia, asserting it is a necessary measure against US aggression. The Venezuelan National Armed Forces have also labeled the US reward offer as illegal and an interference in their sovereignty. The increased bounty reflects the US administration's intensified efforts to hold Maduro accountable for alleged narcotics trafficking and related crimes.