U.S. Seizes Maduro's Plane in Dominican Republic, Flies to Florida

Sep 2, 2024, 04:27 PM

The United States has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and export control laws. The aircraft, valued at approximately $13 million, was flown to Florida on Monday. This move is part of broader U.S. enforcement actions against Maduro's government, which has been accused of various criminal activities. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX, is reportedly the Venezuelan equivalent of Air Force One and was used for state visits. U.S. authorities have stated that the aircraft's acquisition violated U.S. sanctions, and multiple federal agencies coordinated the operation.