The Gangster Governor of Zulia: The Rise and Fall of Venezuela’s Omar Prieto

Based on a year-long investigation, this story traces Prieto’s rise from petty gangster to governor. It reveals how he turned the local police into his private militia, abusing and extorting the population, cracking down on dissent, and embarking on a rampage of extrajudicial killings. And it shows how Prieto’s inner circle grew rich and powerful amid accusations of their involvement in extortion, contraband smuggling, embezzlement, and illegal expropriations.  Full Text-> InSight Crime

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