U.S.: Venezuela threats freed general on drug charges

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U.S. officials said Monday they believe Venezuela used "threats" against Aruba to achieve the release of a powerful former general who is wanted by the United States on drug-trafficking charges.

"We are disturbed by credible reports that have come to us indicating the Venezuelan government threatened the governments of Aruba, the Netherlands, and others" to obtain the release of former military intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.

"This is not the way law enforcement matters should be handled."

The State Department would not immediately elaborate on the nature of the threats. Calls and e-mails seeking comment from officials in Venezuela and Aruba went unanswered.

http://www.guampdn.com/usatoday/article/13297331

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1. Right, nobody should use threats to get what they want.

And of course the drug war is legal and honest top to bottom.

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2. Venezuela is very pleased to have their narcotrafficker back n/t

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3. I don't doubt it. We like getting ours back too. nt

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4. what? n/t

[bemildred]

5. Indeed what? nt

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6. As long as you are trafficking on behalf of the Ven government, they will back you

If they perceive otherwise, not so much even if you are the head of Hugo's security detail.

http://www.maduradas.com/lo-ultimo-encarcelan-al-ex-jefe-de-guardia-presidencial-de-chavez-por-plan-contra-maduro/

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7. Pretty much like our government then. nt