Venezuela dismantles police checkpoints following government order

Venezuela is removing police checkpoints across the country following an order from interim President Delcy Rodríguez, according to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

Cabello stated that security forces are implementing the instruction to dismantle these fixed inspection points. Instead, they will implement a system of continuous supervision and patrolling. This change aims to expedite vehicle circulation and eliminate road delays.

"The stage of checkpoints on the street has passed; this was related to the country's situation, and we have received the president's instruction, and we are removing all checkpoints. Does this mean police disappear from the street? No, they don't disappear because there is more patrolling, constant checks!" Cabello explained in an Instagram video.

The Ministry of Interior is overseeing the process in various states. Police units will patrol highways to protect drivers without obstructing traffic. Cabello also reported that the homicide rate has decreased by approximately 14% compared to the previous year, with the current crime rate at 1.4 per 100,000 citizens.

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The stage of checkpoints on the street has passed; this was related to the country's situation, and we have received the president's instruction, and we are removing all checkpoints. Does this mean police disappear from the street? No, they don't disappear because there is more patrolling, constant checks!