Venezuela to Replace Urban Police Checkpoints with Patrolling System
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Chile · United States
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- La Tercera
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Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Tuesday that Venezuela will eliminate urban police checkpoints, known as alcabalas, and replace them with a reinforced patrolling system. Rodríguez stated that the new model aims to ensure security through professional mechanisms that respect the rights of citizens and allow for free mobility. While a specific implementation date and the full geographic scope have not been established, the change specifically targets checkpoints within cities. Venezuelan authorities have acknowledged reports of corruption and irregular practices at these checkpoints, including officers demanding money from drivers and passengers. Outlets with a center lean frame the removal of these checkpoints as the dismantling of a tool used for surveillance and repression under Chavismo. In contrast, center right outlets frame the move as a response to corruption and a step toward a more professional police force that respects human rights.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- This outlet framed the policy change as the removal of a mechanism used for political repression and surveillance.
- Centre-right
- These outlets focused on the official government narrative regarding the fight against corruption and the promotion of human rights.
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