Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder
Al Jazeera
Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all ‘eyes’ are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice.
Chile has announced plans to seek the extradition of two Venezuelans it considers suspects in the grisly murder of a political dissident.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha called on her Venezuelan counterparts to be partners in her country’s pursuit of justice.
“What happened in this crime is important for Chile,” she said. “We give it the highest gravity, but also it is important for Venezuela.”
She said there will be “eyes” on Venezuela’s behaviour in the matter. “The willingness to collaborate in this investigation has to be demonstrated in facts — firstly, by discovering those responsible, and secondly, by making it easier for them to face justice.”
Toha’s statement comes as part of an investigation into the killing of 32-year-old Ronald Ojeda, a Venezuelan dissident and former military lieutenant.
