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July 28, 2014

Former Venezuelan General Avoids U.S. Extradition Following Aruba Arrest 
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A former Venezuelan general has avoided extradition to the United
States. Hugo Carvajal was detained in Aruba last week at the request of
the United States, which sought to try him on drug charges. But the
Venezuelan government won Carvajal's freedom after citing his diplomatic
immunity. A U.S. indictment accused Carvajal of helping drug
traffickers. The Venezuelan government says the warrant was politically
motivated.

 

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