Chile Demands Extradition of Venezuelans Linked to Dissident’s Murder

Amid rising tensions, Chile seeks the extradition of two Venezuelan suspects accused of orchestrating the politically motivated murder of Ronald Ojeda on Chilean soil.

• Chilean authorities have formally requested the extradition of two Venezuelans suspected in the killing of Ronald Ojeda, a dissident and former Venezuelan military officer.
• Venezuela's attorney general, Tarek William Saab, has pledged cooperation, promising to locate and possibly extradite the suspects, despite previous tensions over diplomatic procedures.
• The murder, believed to be politically motivated and orchestrated from Venezuela, has intensified diplomatic strains, prompting Chile to recall its ambassador and reevaluate bilateral relations.
• Venezuela denies the ongoing operations of the Tren de Aragua gang, implicated in the murder, while Chile and other nations continue to report its activities.
• The case highlights broader issues of regional security and the challenges in managing transnational crime in South America.

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