The person at the center of this case
Wilver Villegas-Palomino (fugitive/suspect)
Cold Case · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
WILVER VILLEGAS-PALOMINO
Justice for Wilver Villegas-Palomino (fugitive/suspect) — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Villegas-Palomino's current location and operational network within the ELN?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific cocaine trafficking routes and distribution networks has he established between Colombia and Venezuela?
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person
Lead #3Who are his key associates and command structure within the ELN's Northeastern War Front?
Wilver Villegas-Palomino is a high-ranking member of the National Liberation Army (ELN) wanted for narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution conspiracy operating in the Catatumbo region spanning Colombia and Venezuela. A federal arrest warrant was issued in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas on February 13, 2020, after he was charged with coordinating large-scale drug trafficking for the ELN's Northeastern War Front. His capture remains a priority for U.S. law enforcement due to his role in financing terrorist activities through drug proceeds.
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United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; FBI
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Lead #4How are drug proceeds being used to finance ELN terrorist operations?
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Source Narrative
Narco-Terrorism; International Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy; International Cocaine Distribution Caution: Wilver Villegas-Palomino is a ranking member of the National Liberation Army (ELN) and is wanted for drug-trafficking activities for the ELN Northeastern War Front in the Catatumbo region of Colombia and in Venezuela. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Villegas-Palomino in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, on February 13, 2020, after he was charged with narco-terrorism, international cocaine distribution conspiracy, and international cocaine distribution.
Timeline of Events
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2020-02-13
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Wilver Villegas-Palomino charged with narco-terrorism, international cocaine distribution conspiracy, and international cocaine distribution in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
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Case Information
Incident:February 13, 2020
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 13, 2020
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case