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US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

www.bbc.com US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

The US has announced an increased $25m (£20.4m) reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on the day he was sworn in for a third six-year term in office.

Rewards have also been offered for information leading to the arrest and or conviction of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. A new reward of up to $15m for Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino has also been offered.

The UK also issued sanctions on 15 top Venezuelan officials, including judges, members of the security forces and military officials.

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