Chile is seeking the extradition of two Venezuelans following the murder of political dissident Ronald Ojeda. Ojeda was a former Venezuelan military lieutenant who had been imprisoned for alleged treason before seeking asylum in Chile. Authorities believe the murder was politically motivated and coordinated from Venezuela. The request for extradition comes amid strained relations between the two countries, with Chile recalling its ambassador to Venezuela in response to comments about a criminal organization.
Meanwhile, Chile has extradited Venezuelan drug lord, Oscar Ronderos, to the United States, sparking tensions between the two nations. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused Chile of kidnapping Ronderos and demanded his immediate release. In response, Chilean President Gabriel Boric recalled his ambassador to Venezuela. The situation highlights the ongoing issues of drug trafficking and political tensions in the region.
>PIL DOCTRINE: Extradition is the formal process whereby a State requests from the requested State the return of a person accused or convicted of a crime to stand trial or serve a sentence in the requesting State.
Source: AL JAZEERA
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/chile-calls-for-the-extradition-of-venezuelans-after-dissidents-murder
Reported by Sarah Cantera
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