Peru Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Remittances

Peru's President, Dina Boluarte, announced monitoring of money transfers by Venezuelan migrants to address concerns of criminal activities. The move responds to increasing reports of crimes connected to Venezuelans residing in Peru. Boluarte seeks clarity on the origin of remittance funds.

In a decisive move, Peru's President, Dina Boluarte, declared the government's intent to monitor remittances sent by Venezuelan migrants back to their home country. This policy shift comes amid rising complaints regarding criminal activities by Venezuelans living in Peru.

Boluarte outlined a strategic 'readjustment' of migration policies, following reports about crimes committed by the Venezuelan community in the nation. 'We are going to monitor the currencies or remittances that are sent out of the country, to find out where they generate that income,' Boluarte emphasized.

The President warned that any individual unable to convincingly explain their income's origins would face legal actions, reaffirming the government's hard stance on illicit activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)