A retired general from Venezuela gets over 21 years in a US prison for disobeying his boss

Retired Venezuelan general who defied Maduro gets over 21 years in US prison. Admitted providing weapons to drug-funded rebels. Twice tried to mount coups against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He was sentenced to more than 21 years behind bars in the US for his role in the coup.

Retired Venezuelan general who defied Maduro gets over 21 years in US prison. Cliver Alcalá of Venezuela was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in Manhattan on Monday. He admitted he provided weapons to drug-funded rebels. Alalá was sentenced to more than 21 years.