The U.S. Department of State has announced a $50 million reward for any information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The reward, offered through the Narcotics Rewards Program, is one of the highest bounties the U.S. has ever placed on a foreign leader.
This move comes as tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated in recent years, with the U.S. accusing Maduro’s government of corruption, human rights abuses, and drug trafficking. The U.S. has also been a vocal supporter of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, whom they recognize as the legitimate president of Venezuela.
In response to the reward announcement, Maduro dismissed it as a desperate attempt by the U.S. to destabilize Venezuela. He accused the U.S. of seeking to intervene in Venezuela’s internal affairs and reiterated his commitment to defending the sovereignty of his country.
The U.S. State Department, on the other hand, defended the reward as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and hold accountable those involved in illegal activities. They stated that Maduro’s government has allowed drug trafficking organizations to operate freely in Venezuela, posing a threat to the region and the U.S.
The relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela has been strained for years, with the U.S. imposing sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to pressure Maduro’s government to restore democracy and respect human rights. The $50 million reward for Maduro’s arrest is likely to further exacerbate tensions between the two countries.
Sources Analysis:
U.S. Department of State – The U.S. Department of State has a history of bias against the Maduro government and has been actively supporting the opposition in Venezuela. Their goal in this situation is to put pressure on Maduro and his regime.
Nicolás Maduro – As the subject of the reward, Maduro has a vested interest in portraying the U.S. action as an attempt to interfere in Venezuelan affairs. He aims to maintain his grip on power and delegitimize any opposition or threats to his rule.
Fact Check:
The announcement of the $50 million reward by the U.S. Department of State – Verified facts; The U.S. has accused Maduro’s government of corruption, human rights abuses, and drug trafficking – Unconfirmed claims; Maduro dismissed the reward as a desperate attempt by the U.S. to destabilize Venezuela – Unconfirmed claims; The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Venezuela to pressure Maduro’s government – Verified facts.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.