Venezuelan ex-general Clíver Alcalá has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison in the United States for his role in aiding Colombia’s FARC guerrilla group. The former general was found guilty of conspiracy to commit drug trafficking, providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States.
Alcalá, who served as a high-ranking military official in Venezuela, was accused of using his position to assist the FARC in their drug trafficking operations. According to prosecutors, he helped the guerrilla group transport large quantities of cocaine through Venezuela and into other countries, including the United States.
The sentencing of Alcalá comes as part of a broader crackdown on corruption and criminal activity in Venezuela. The South American nation has long been a hub for drug trafficking and other illicit activities, with high-ranking officials often accused of colluding with criminal organizations.
The case against Alcalá was pursued by US authorities, who worked in conjunction with Colombian and Venezuelan officials to bring the former general to justice. It is hoped that his sentencing will send a strong message to others involved in similar activities, and serve as a warning to those who seek to use their position for criminal gain.
Alcalá’s sentencing to over 21 years in prison marks a significant victory in the fight against corruption and criminality in the region, and serves as a reminder that those who engage in such activities will face consequences for their actions.