In 1990, a CIA counter-narcotics program in Venezuela spiraled out of control, allowing one ton of cocaine to enter the United States. Federal prosecutors were overruled, foreign generals walked free, and oversight was minimal.
On today’s APT History, we uncover the full story of the CIA-Venezuela cocaine scandal, exploring secret reports, immunity deals, and the lasting implications of a program that blurred the line between intelligence and criminal complicity.
This isn’t just history — it’s a cautionary tale for today’s U.S.–Venezuela tensions and ongoing geopolitical struggles in 2025.
Watch the full episode to understand how secrecy, impunity, and institutional failure shaped one of the most explosive drug scandals of the late Cold War.
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