Chile Says Venezuela Is Coming Up Short in Regional Crime Fight

Chile’s government will pressure Venezuela to step up in the fight against crime as Latin America stares down the threat from international gangs, a senior cabinet member said in an interview.

Collaboration with nations including Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia has produced results, Carolina Toha said at Bloomberg’s office in Santiago. Chile needs Venezuela to provide information on citizens who are suspected of crimes locally, and also for help in catching suspects who have fled abroad, she said.

“There are strategies with the entire region, and with some countries it’s been easier than others,” said Toha. “It’s been complex with Venezuela.” ...