US Offers Amnesty to Venezuela's Maduro

The United States is reportedly offering amnesty to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his top allies on narco-terrorism charges in exchange for his resignation, following last month's disputed presidential election. Opposition candidate Edmundo González and his supporters claim the vote was rigged, and the U.S. has officially recognized González as the president-elect. While the Biden administration has denied making any formal amnesty offers post-election, it remains open to various options to pressure Maduro. Talks have involved potential guarantees against extradition and the lifting of indictments. Despite previous offers and ongoing international mediation efforts, Maduro has so far resisted stepping down, insisting on U.S. non-interference in Venezuela's internal affairs. The situation remains fluid, with continued opposition protests and international diplomatic engagement.