Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his spouse are facing extensive U.S. legal charges following a major capture operation. President Donald Trump has confirmed the activation of a long-standing $50 million reward, sparking international attention, legal discussions, and diplomatic reactions across Latin America.

In a matter of hours, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s long-time president and figurehead of an enduring political system, reportedly transitioned from an untouchable.

Leader to a high-value detainee under U.S. jurisdiction. For more than a decade, Maduro cultivated an image of invulnerability, weathering international sanctions.

Domestic protests, economic collapse, and repeated predictions of his imminent downfall. Yet, despite decades of…