US seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic
SUMMARY
The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and other criminal issues. The Dassault Falcon 900, used by Maduro for state visits, was flown to Florida on Monday, highlighting an escalation in U.S.-Venezuela tensions. "Seizing the foreign head of state’s plane is unheard-of for criminal matters," a U.S. official told CNN, stating that "no one is above the law." The move is part of U.S. efforts to combat corruption within the Venezuelan government, with multiple federal agencies involved in the seizure. This action comes amid broader U.S. strategies to disrupt billions of dollars in illicit funds tied to the Maduro regime, as Venezuela’s economic crisis worsens, leading millions to flee the country and influencing U.S. immigration and foreign policy.
