The U.S. confiscates $1.4T.7 billion in Maduro's luxuries.

Aeneas De Troya from Mexico City, Mexico, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The United States Government, through Attorney General Pam Bondi, announced the seizure of more than US$1T4T700 million in assets linked to Nicolás Maduro. This measure is part of a legal and political offensive against the Venezuelan president, accused of being the leader of the Cartel of the Suns, a drug trafficking organization that the US government designated as a terrorist organization last July.

Seized assets include:

• Two planes deluxe.
• Several mansions, including one in the Dominican Republic and others in Florida.
• A horse farm.
• Nine high-value vehicles.
• Millions of dollars in jewelry and cash

Bondi described these operations as part of an organized crime structure, comparing them to "the mafia." Despite this strong measure, he affirmed that "the reign of terror continues" and that Maduro continues to pose a global threat.

Besides, On August 7, 2025, the reward for information was also doubled. leading to his capture: from US$$25 million to US$$50 million, in an effort to pressure his arrest.

Chavismo defends Nicolás Maduro

In response to this announcement, the Chavista regime closed ranks in defense of Maduro. High-ranking officials such as Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, Foreign Minister Yván Gil, and other leaders called the seizure "unfounded" and "immoral," describing the actions as "political propaganda" orchestrated by Washington.

Maduro, for his part, proclaimed himself a "man of peace" and warned of possible consequences if the US continued to apply pressure.

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Sources:

• AS USA
• DW