The leader of Los Choneros, extradited from Ecuador, is facing formal charges in the U.S. for international cocaine trafficking and firearm use. The prosecution has labeled him as a “significant danger. José Adolfo Macías Villamar,… Fito’s Defiant Plea in New York Court Reveals Chilling Threats of Drug Trafficking and Violence
A Venezuelan pilot accused of drug trafficking in the United States, who has been held for six years in the Cayman Islands without charges, is pleading with the governor and the courts for his freedom… Venezuelan Pilot Accused of Drug Trafficking Demands Release After Six Years of Unjust Detention in Cayman Islands
In Sin Filtros, we detail the hearing scheduled for October 29 before the sentencing of the former head of the Venezuelan intelligence service, accused by the U.S. of drug terrorism offenses. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein… El Pollo Carvajal expone la corrupción del Cartel de Los Soles en audiencia crucial ante la justicia estadounidense
In a decisive move to curb the expansion of transnational organized crime, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), announced the inclusion of six high-ranking members of the… U.S. Targets Aragua Train Leaders in Major Crackdown on Organized Crime and Terrorism
In a covert operation worthy of a spy movie, Irish authorities intercepted the MV Matthew vessel, loaded with 2.25 tons of cocaine, valued at over 157 million euros, meant for distribution in Ireland and Europe.… Venezuela’s Complicity in Global Drug Trafficking Linked to Hezbollah and Iran in Historic Cocaine Seizure
A Venezuelan citizen residing in the U.S., Juan Carlos Cairo-Padrón, 56, and his American partner, Thomas Michael Fortinberry, 51, were arrested this Thursday following a federal criminal indictment accusing them of executing a complex criminal… Venezuelan National Arrested in the U.S. for Conspiring with Maduro’s Regime and Violating Sanctions
U.S. investigations into the Cartel de los Soles could lead to the dismantling of a global drug trafficking network operating from Venezuela. This information comes from sources within the Department of Justice, the Drug Enforcement… US Investigations into Cartel de los Soles Reveal Deep Narcotrafficking Links to Venezuelan Regime
In the preparation process for the trial of Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal Barrios in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, all aspects are covered. Every detail is anticipated, and… Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal Barrios Faces Justice as Jurors Weigh Serious Drug Charges
The Hezbollah networks in Latin America serve the Lebanese terrorist organization linked to Iran as agents to carry out a series of illicit activities in the region aimed at financing its attacks against Israeli, Jewish,… Hezbollah’s Illicit Network in Latin America: Funding Terrorism Through Criminal Activities
A chilling echo of past horrors has resurfaced in a U.S. courtroom, with a new lawsuit bringing explosive allegations against the notorious “Cartel of the Suns,” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and his associate Tareck El… New Terrorism Lawsuit Targets ‘Cartel de los Soles’ for 2003 Atrocities Involving U.S. Drug Surveillance Plane
A tragic incident at the 83rd Logistic Brigade ‘General de Division José de Austria’, part of the Venezuelan National Armed Forces (FANB), has shaken the army, revealing deep cracks within the institution. According to an… Venezuelan Military Crisis: Deaths and Desertions Highlight Deep Institutional Failures
The Nicolás Maduro regime has taken a dangerous step in the historical territorial dispute over Esequibo by appointing Admiral Neil Villamizar, former commander of the Maritime Insular Strategic Defense Region (REDI Maritime Insular), as the… Maduro’s Bold Move: Neil Villamizar and the Escalation of the Esequibo Territorial Dispute
Drug trafficking in Venezuela is estimated to have generated gross revenues of USD 8.236 billion in 2024, according to estimates from Transparencia Venezuela in exile. Their latest report warns of the increase in this scourge,… Venezuela’s Drug Trafficking Crisis: $8.2 Billion in Profits Tied to Maduro’s Regime in 2024
The defense of Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal continues its relentless effort to prevent the former Venezuelan intelligence chief from facing charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on June… Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal’s Defense Asserts Sovereign Immunity and Challenges Extradition Ahead of June 2025 Trial
Three Venezuelans Charged with Drug Trafficking after Interception in U.S. Waters in Puerto Rico. The individuals were approached by authorities 30 nautical miles southwest of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. They were brought before the… Three Venezuelans Arrested for Drug Trafficking Off Puerto Rico Coast: Cocaine Seizure and Charges Filed