Néstor Reverol
| Néstor Reverol | |
|---|---|
| Minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace | |
|
Assumed office 3 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Gustavo González López |
|
In office October 2012 – April 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Miguel Rodríguez Torres |
| Succeeded by | Tarek El Aissami |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 28, 1964 Cabimas, Venezuela |
| Political party | PSUV |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Venezuela |
Néstor Luis Reverol Torres holds the position of Minister of the People's Power for Interior Relations and Justice of Venezuela and is currently Commander General of the National Guard of Venezuela. On 3 August 2016, he was appointed as interior minister by President Nicolas Maduro.[1][2]
Drug trafficking allegations
The United States government has alleged that Reverol was involved in drug trafficking when he was head of the Oficina Nacional Antidrogas (ONA).[3]
References
- ↑ "Maduro appoints general as interior minister despite US charges". Deutsche Welle. 3 August 2016.
- ↑ "Maduro promotes Venezuelan general indicted on drug charges in US". The Guardian. 3 August 2016.
- ↑ "Exclusive: U.S. to charge Venezuela's National Guard chief with drug trafficking". Reuters. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
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