Rick De La Torre
Rick De La Torre is a retired senior CIA officer and former station chief in Caracas, Venezuela. With extensive experience in intelligence and counter-terrorism, he has been vocal about the growing influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of Bolivia and Nicaragua as secondary hubs for Iranian activities in the region.
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Rick de la Torre commented on the Trump administration's decision to shield Delcy Rodriguez, describing her as a lifelong Marxist.
Trump administration tells prosecutors to drop criminal investigations into Venezuelan leader Rodríguez, sources say
Canada· 2026-05-28
Rick de la Torre is a retired CIA senior operations officer who commented on the insurgency-like tactics used in the protests.
Analysis: Anti-ICE Signal networks in Minnesota mirror insurgency playbook
United States· 2026-01-30
Rick de la Torre, a retired senior CIA officer, said Iran’s base of diplomatic and intelligence operations in Latin America was Venezuela.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to militant groups, sources say
Guyana· 2026-01-25
Rick De La Torre is a retired senior officer of the CIA who commented on Iran's diplomatic activities in Latin America.
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Israel· 2026-01-25