157. How to Rebuild a Life: Burned by Spanish Intelligence in Syria with Luis Munar Duran

Today Justin sits down with Luis Munar Duran. Luis received his law degree from the University of Valencia in Spain and was a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years beginning in 1998. He's also a certified pilot and served as a reserve officer in the Spanish Air Force. Luis also has extensive training and experience in security and human rights issues. In 2012, After traveling to Aleppo, Syria to build a refugee camp and help train guerrilla fighters there, Luis was recruited by the Spanish intelligence agency known as CNI to gather intelligence on their behalf in Syria. But despite his efforts and the risks that he took, the relationship eventually turned sour and left Luis very regretful that he'd cooperated with them at all. Today he discusses his experiences in Syria, both before and after he was recruited by the CNI, and what he did to rebuild his life and reputation in the years afterwards.

Connect with Luis: Check out Luis's book, Syria...Carne de cañon, only available in Spanish, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Siria-carne-ca%C3%B1on-patria-Spanish/dp/B0D669H62W

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