Switzerland orders asset freeze on ousted Venezuelan leader Maduro The Swiss government has announced the immediate freezing of any assets held in Switzerland by deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and individuals linked to him. In a statement released on Monday, Swiss authorities said the decision followed Maduro’s seizure in Caracas during a surprise United States military operation and his subsequent transfer to New York to face narco-trafficking charges. Describing the situation as “volatile,” the government said the measure was aimed at preventing any illicitly acquired funds from being moved out of Switzerland....