Hugo Carvajal, once a prominent figure in the government of the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, faces drug-trafficking charges in the United States.
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Spain Arrests Former Venezuela Spy Chief Accused of Drug Trafficking
Hugo Carvajal, the former intelligence chief, had been hiding in Madrid, the police said, trying to avoid extradition to the United States.
Venezuela’s Ex-Spy Chief, Wanted in U.S., Is Missing in Spain
A Spanish court ordered the extradition of Hugo Carvajal, who broke with Nicolás Maduro’s government. Now the police are searching for him.
Spanish Court Calls U.S. Extradition Request Politically Motivated
A Spanish court said that the United States’ request was politically motivated, and that drug trafficking charges leveled against the former intelligence chief lacked sufficient detail.
Spain Rejects U.S. Request to Extradite Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief
Spain’s national court ordered the release of Hugo Carvajal, who was detained in April on a drug-trafficking warrant issued by the United States.
Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief Arrested in Spain
Hugo Carvajal made a dramatic break with Venezuela’s government earlier this year, accusing officials there of drug trafficking. He may now have to answer for similar charges.