InSight Crime: Organized Crime Persists in Venezuela Despite Maduro's Captures

Organized crime continues to thrive in Venezuela, even after significant actions like the capture and deportation of alleged frontman Alex Saab, a report by InSight Crime reveals. The journalistic organization analyzed key decisions made during Delcy Rodríguez's tenure as Vice President, suggesting they have not eradicated the problem.

Among the analyzed decisions are Saab's extradition to the United States, which was seen by some as a blow to the Venezuelan government's illicit networks. Additionally, the report points to purges within police forces and ongoing operations in critical mining areas. These actions, while seemingly aimed at dismantling criminal structures, have not led to the disappearance of organized crime.

InSight Crime's assessment suggests that the underlying issues enabling these criminal organizations remain unaddressed. The persistence of these groups highlights the complex challenges Venezuela faces in combating illicit activities, which continue to impact the country despite high-profile arrests and governmental efforts.