Former President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly expressed concerns about a potential influx of migrants from Venezuela and has made assertions regarding crime rates in the country. At the Republican National Convention, amidst fervent supporters, he claimed that crime in Venezuela had decreased by 72% due to the government’s actions of purging criminals and sending them to the United States. However, the validity of this claim is questionable as there is little to no concrete evidence supporting it.
During his acceptance speech for the Republican Party’s nomination, Mr. Trump made a quip about the safety of holding the next Republican convention in Venezuela due to the perceived decrease in crime in that country resulting in increased crime in the United States. This statement was met with a mix of reactions from the audience.
Crime Statistics in Venezuela
While there have been reports of a decline in crime in Venezuela, the lack of transparency and reliable data from the Venezuelan government makes it difficult to ascertain the true extent of this decrease and the factors contributing to it. In the past, the Venezuelan government has been criticized for suppressing information on crime rates, especially during periods of heightened violence in the country.
