Spain rejects US request to extradite Venezuela's former intelligence chief
by AFP in Madrid from on (#4QFKN)
Top criminal court instead orders release of Gen Hugo Armando Carvajal, who was sought on drug trafficking charges
A top Spanish court has denied a US request to extradite Venezuela's former military intelligence chief on drug trafficking charges, instead ordering his release.
"The Audiencia National has denied the extradition of Gen Hugo Armando Carvajal," said Spain's top criminal court, which handles such requests.
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