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U.S. Seizes Maduro's $13M Plane in Dominican Republic, Flies to Florida

Sep 2, 2024, 03:53 PM

The United States government has seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, citing its acquisition as a violation of U.S. sanctions. The aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet valued at approximately $13 million, had been in the Dominican Republic for the past few months. It was reportedly linked to an Iranian sale, which violated export laws. The plane was flown to Florida on Monday for disposal, according to CNN and two U.S. officials.