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U.S. authorities have intensified their focus on the wealth accumulated by Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle, in a discussion that includes private jets, jewelry, mansions, and other luxury assets allegedly distributed through front men in various jurisdictions, according to reports cited by Clarín.
According to that report, organizations such as Transparencia Venezuela estimate that Maduro's fortune could reach 3.8 billion dollars, as a "provisional" estimate of wealth accumulated over more than two decades of Chavista political control, while part of those properties may have already been subjected to seizure or monitoring measures.
Among the mentioned assets are residences in exclusive areas of South Florida (such as Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach) and villas in the Dominican Republic.
It also includes jewelry and other high-value items, according to the same publication, which attributes some of the allegations to reports from NGOs, media, and U.S. authorities.
The article also states that, following the military operation that led to Maduro's detention, the U.S. prosecutor's office would have confirmed the immediate seizure of assets valued at approximately 700 million dollars, including mansions in Florida and private jets under surveillance, as well as orders regarding properties connected to the chavista leader's circle.
In parallel, Switzerland ordered the freezing of assets linked to Maduro and associates within its jurisdiction as a precautionary measure to prevent the outflow of potentially illicit funds, reported Reuters, without specifying exact amounts.
Among the symbols of luxury that have attracted public attention is the Dassault Falcon 900EX, a plane associated with the Venezuelan government that was confiscated in the Dominican Republic and transported to Florida in a previous case related to sanctions, according to media reports.
According to Clarín, in addition to real estate and aircraft, images and references to high-end cars, inventories of jewelry (including luxury brand watches), and confiscated gold bars have been circulated, although the report itself emphasizes that what has been seized so far corresponds to the “traceable” and physically accessible portion in Western jurisdictions.
The NGO Transparencia Venezuela warns that the greatest challenge in recovering assets would be tracing goods linked to illegal gold mining and investments routed through allies in countries that do not recognize U.S. court orders, making the process of locating and eventually repatriating funds potentially lengthy.
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