Boric: Venezuela’s Disregard for Transnational Crime Leads Chile to Recall Ambassador

Chile’s government has announced that it will recall its ambassador from Venezuela, Jaime Gazmuri, following recent statements made by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil denying the existence of transregional criminal organization Tren de Aragua. President Gabriel Boric made the announcement on Thursday, stating that the decision is aimed at collecting detailed information about the current situation in Venezuela and evaluating necessary measures to protect the interests and security of Chilean citizens.

Boric also accused Venezuela of not cooperating with southern countries in the fight against irregular migration and regional organized crime, as it does with the USA. He described the denial of the existence of Tren de Aragua as irresponsible and insulting to the victims of the organization. Boric emphasized the importance of international security cooperation in addressing transnational organized crime and expressed concern about Venezuela’s lack of collaboration in key security areas.

Furthermore, Boric highlighted that organized crime is a serious concern in all countries in the region and called for unity among governments to confront this issue. He criticized Venezuela for not collaborating with southern countries on security matters, despite accepting expulsions from the USA. Boric warned that Chile reserves the possibility of taking further action, including involving international bodies, if necessary.

Overall, President Boric’s decision to recall his ambassador from Venezuela reflects his government’s concerns over security issues and highlights its commitment to protecting its citizens and addressing transnational organized crime in South America.