Hero's welcome for freed Venezuelan official

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has welcomed the release of Gen Hugo Carvajal, who had been detained on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. Mr Maduro praised the Dutch government for freeing Gen Carvajal, whom the US accuses of links with drug trafficking. The president hugged and joked with Gen Carvajal at a socialist party congress in Caracas. The general, an ex-chief of military intelligence, had been appointed by Venezuela as its consul to Aruba.
Background:
Venezuela gives 'hero's welcome' to freed general Carvajal [BBC]
US: 'Threats' behind release of Venezuela general [ABC News]