Jesús Montilla Aponte

Jesús Montilla Aponte is a Venezuelan politician and former governor of Falcón state, recognized for his long-standing ties to the Bolivarian government under Nicolás Maduro. He is the husband of Stella Marina Lugo Betancourt and has been implicated in various controversies, including accusations of involvement in violent incidents against the National Assembly in 2016. His political influence, particularly during his administration from 2000 to 2008, is often linked to allegations of corruption and illicit activities in the region, including drug trafficking.