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Cliver Alcala
The U.S. seeks justice, but Venezuela’s judiciary shields officials, with crimes sanctioned at the highest government levels.
Quick summary on Cliver Alcala
Alcalá’s Role in Narcoterrorism: Cliver Alcalá was a central figure in aiding Colombia’s FARC with weapons, drug trafficking, and laundering operations.
State-Driven Strategy: His actions were part of a broader chavista policy directed by Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro, openly supporting narcoterrorism.
FARC’s Deep Integration in Venezuela: FARC received extensive support, including weapons, intelligence, safe havens, citizenships, and funding, sanctioned by Venezuelan leadership.
Hugo Chavez’s Early Ties to FARC: Chavez collaborated with FARC as early as 1992, trading Venezuelan oil to fund rebel arms purchases.
Tareck el Aisami’s Involvement: Played a key role in granting citizenship to FARC members and facilitating illicit operations tied to PDVSA and the Cartél de los Soles.
Piedad Córdoba’s Connection: Facilitated links between FARC, chavista leadership, and criminal networks like Alex Saab’s operations.
U.S. Justice vs. Venezuelan Inaction: While the U.S. has pursued justice, Venezuela’s judiciary remains complicit in shielding high-ranking officials.
Miraflores’ Direct Oversight: These criminal activities were not rogue actions but were sanctioned by the highest levels of Venezuelan government.
Intel Reports
by: Harper Adams
Maduro's puppet turned FARC's supplier
by: Evelyn Nelson
Clíver Alcalá's sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive corruption within Venezuela's military leadership. His direct support to FARC not only endangered countless lives but also tarnished the reputation of the Venezuelan armed forces. This conviction should prompt...
by: Carter Baker
Clíver Alcalá's conviction highlights the deep-rooted corruption within Venezuela's military elite. His actions not only betrayed his country but also fueled international drug trafficking.