Venezuela's ex-spy chief pleads guilty to narco-terrorism charges
Published: 6/26/2025

Former Venezuelan intelligence chief, Hugo Carvajal, known as "El Pollo", pleads guilty to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in the US. Carvajal, once a powerful figure in Venezuela, was accused of being part of a drug-smuggling group involving high-ranking military members. The ex-spy chief's guilty plea reveals his connection to the Cartel de los Soles and involvement in trafficking drugs to the US, shedding light on his ties to Colombian rebels and potential key information about Venezuela's leaders.