A former Venezuelan spy chief has been arrested by Spanish authorities who acted on an extradition request from the United States, where he is wanted for drug trafficking.
Hugo Carvajal, who had also served as a lawmaker in President Nicolás Maduro’s ruling party, was taken in by Spanish police in Madrid on Friday afternoon, the Spanish police said. He is now expected to appear on Saturday before a Spanish judge, who will review the extradition request.
Mr. Carvajal left Venezuela after making a dramatic break from Mr. Maduro’s government.