Peru to Monitor Venezuelan Migrants' Remittances Amid Crime Concerns

President Dina Boluarte announces new measures to track money transfers, linking them to rising crime rates in the country.

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte declared that the government will oversee remittances sent by Venezuelans living in Peru to address crime concerns.
The announcement comes as transport companies plan a strike demanding stronger actions against insecurity and extortion.
Boluarte emphasized the need for Venezuelans to present work and rental contracts to verify their income sources.
Critics have labeled the move as xenophobic, noting that only 3.6% of Peru's prison population is Venezuelan.
Peru hosts over 1.5 million Venezuelan migrants, with recent protests highlighting increasing extortion issues.