In March, the Chilean Public Ministry revealed that the murder of former Venezuelan lieutenant Ronald Ojeda Moreno, which occurred in Chile, was planned in Venezuela. Investigations indicated the involvement of the criminal group Trem de Arágua, operating under the protection of dictator Nicolás Maduro. As a result, on Friday (3), the Chilean government conducted the expulsion of 65 Venezuelans from the country, among whom 55 had committed crimes and the remaining were expelled for entering the country without a regular passport. This action is a reflection of the government’s determination to address such issues.
This year alone, Chile has expelled 411 immigrants from various countries, with 208 being expelled administratively for infringing immigration rules and 203 expelled for legal reasons. The government’s decision to expel these individuals reflects its commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety. Luis Eduardo Thayer, the director of Chile’s National Immigration Service, stated that this action is necessary to address issues related to illegal immigration and ensure that those who violate immigration laws are held accountable.