U.S. authorities seized Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanctions violations.

U.S. authorities have seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX, in the Dominican Republic, citing violations of U.S. sanctions and export control laws. The aircraft, valued at $13 million, was allegedly purchased through a shell company and smuggled out of the U.S. This action escalates tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela amidst ongoing investigations into corruption and a recent contested election in Venezuela.