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The US has increased its reward to $25 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a third six-year term.
The offer of the reward makes it unlikely that Maduro will be able to travel overseas from Venezuela.
The ceremony was marked by widespread criticism from international leaders and the Venezuelan opposition.
Rewards have also been offered for Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino.
The UK, EU, and Canada imposed new sanctions on top Venezuelan officials, citing human rights violations and undermining democracy.
Maduro rejected the accusations, blaming US-led sanctions for Venezuela’s economic troubles. His re-election remains widely contested, with many countries recognizing opposition leader Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
Maduro has a few allies remaining including Iran, China and Russia but is increasingly isolated on the world stage.
The Cuban and Nicaraguan presidents were the only foreign leaders present at the inauguration.
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