Peru to monitor Venezuelan remittances amid crime surge
Peru targets Venezuelan remittances to curb rising crime
LIMA – Peru’s government plans to monitor money transfers sent abroad by Venezuelans living in the country, President Dina Boluarte revealed on Tuesday. This measure responds to a rise in crime, which she associated with Venezuelan migrants. The announcement came just before a transport company strike on Wednesday, calling for stronger government action against insecurity and extortion.
Boluarte mentioned a “readjustment” in migration policies following reports of crimes involving Venezuelans in Peru but did not provide specific data linking remittances to criminal activities. “We will require every Venezuelan claiming to work legally to present their work and rental contracts. We will track the remittances sent out of the country to determine the source of their income,” Boluarte stated. “Anyone who cannot clearly explain their income sources will face scrutiny.”
Over 1.5 million Venezuelans have migrated to Peru recently, as reported by the U.N. Refugee Agency. The strike on Wednesday follows two similar protests in recent weeks, which saw shopping centres and markets in Lima closing in solidarity.
#23Oct 🇻🇪🇵🇪 Presidenta de Perú anuncia nuevas medidas migratorias a migrantes venezolanos: les obligarán a mostrar contrato de alquiler y trabajo.
"Vamos a hacerle seguimiento a las divisas y remesas, para saber de dónde generan esos ingresos". pic.twitter.com/sOH4zmSfbz
— QueTripaInforma (@QueTripaInforma) October 23, 2024
In late September, Peru’s government declared a 60-day state of emergency in districts around Lima. This was to deploy armed forces on the streets to assist police in tackling a wave of extortions affecting the capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is Peru monitoring money transfers by Venezuelans?
To address rising crime, which the government associates with Venezuelan migrants.
What will Venezuelans in Peru need to present to prove legal work?
They will need to present their work and rental contracts.
How many Venezuelans have migrated to Peru recently?
Over 1.5 million, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency.
What recent measure did Peru take to tackle crime in Lima?
They declared a 60-day state of emergency to deploy armed forces to assist police.
What does the recent transport company strike in Peru demand?
The strike calls for stronger government action against insecurity and extortion.
