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Dichos de Trump de que Venezuela hackeó máquinas de votación coinciden con acusaciones de Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Por María Santana y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
La afirmación promovida por la Casa Blanca el jueves de que Venezuela experimentó con el hackeo de sus propias máquinas de votación retoma las acusaciones formuladas por el exdirector de Inteligencia de Venezuela y narcotraficante condenado Hu...
Key takeaway Allí fue arrestado en 2021 y extraditado a Estados Unidos en 2023.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans should be aware that the allegations of voting machine hacking have implications for the integrity of elections in our own community. As a border city, El Paso has strong economic and cultural ties to Latin America, and the claims made by Hugo "El Pollo" Carvajal, a former Venezuelan intelligence director, may resonate with some residents who have concerns about election security. However, it's crucial to note that Smartmatic, the company at the center of these allegations, has only been used in a limited capacity in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles County during the 2020 elections. El Paso County has its own election systems and protocols in place, and local election officials should be prepared to address any questions or concerns that may arise from these allegations. As the situation unfolds, El Pasoans should stay informed about the facts and be cautious of misinformation that could undermine trust in our local democratic processes.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Por María Santana y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
La afirmación promovida por la Casa Blanca el jueves de que Venezuela experimentó con el hackeo de sus propias máquinas de votación retoma las acusaciones formuladas por el exdirector de Inteligencia de Venezuela y narcotraficante condenado Hu...
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