DEA Posters Offering Rewards for Venezuelan Officials Appear in Downtown Santiago de Chile

Residents of downtown Santiago de Chile woke up to an unexpected sight as streets were adorned with posters from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offering rewards for information leading to the arrest of high-ranking Venezuelan officials. The posters featured images of President Nicolás Maduro, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López, and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, each accused of alleged involvement in drug trafficking and corruption.

The DEA’s initiative is part of ongoing efforts to bring the officials to justice, with significant financial rewards promised for credible leads. Nicolás Maduro, who has been at the center of international scrutiny, is accused of running a drug trafficking operation that spans multiple countries. Similar allegations have been leveled against Padrino López and Cabello, both of whom hold key positions in the Venezuelan government.

The posters have sparked a mix of curiosity and controversy among Santiago residents, with some viewing it as a bold move by the DEA, while others criticize the public display as politically charged. The presence of the posters also underscores the strained relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, as well as the broader international effort to address corruption and illicit activities tied to the Venezuelan regime.