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Wilver Villegas-Palomino (wanted subject)

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Wilver Villegas-Palomino (wanted subject)

Case
#1200
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; FBI
Cold Case ยท Open
6 years waiting ยท since 2020

WILVER VILLEGAS-PALOMINO

Justice for Wilver Villegas-Palomino (wanted subject) โ€” 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 #1

What is Villegas-Palomino's current location and operational status within the ELN organization?

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evidence
Lead #2

What specific cocaine distribution networks and routes has he coordinated in the Catatumbo region?

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contact
Lead #3

Who are the key associates and suppliers in his drug trafficking operations?

Wilver Villegas-Palomino, a ranking member of the National Liberation Army (ELN), is wanted by the FBI for narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution conspiracy. He allegedly coordinated drug-trafficking operations for the ELN's Northeastern War Front in the Catatumbo region of Colombia and Venezuela. A federal arrest warrant was issued in February 2020, and he remains at large with a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his capture.

Case
#1200
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division; FBI

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location
Lead #4

What facilities or safe houses in Colombia and Venezuela are used for drug production and distribution?

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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 was charged with narco-terrorism, international cocaine distribution conspiracy, and international cocaine distribution in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division.

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Case Information

Incident:February 13, 2020
Last Updated:October 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 13, 2020
Last Updated:October 29, 2026

Up to $5 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case