The notorious Venezuelan migrant who encouraged other border crossers to squat in US homes and collect benefits may have once been a spy.
Leonel Moreno was allegedly a sergeant of the Venezuelan general directorate of military intelligence prior to crossing in Eagle Pass, Texas on April 23, 2023, federal authorities told the New York Post.
They said they have been looking into Moreno's past since he was arrested in March, but are having difficulty finding any information about him, as the Venezuelan government has been uncooperative with US authorities.
One Border Patrol agent even told the Post they have 'no access to anything international.
'I wanted to get into Border Patrol and protect from terrorists,' the unidentified agent said. 'And it's like, well, I probably let terrorists into the country.'