Interpol conducted an operation at the bimodal terminal in Santa Cruz during which 20 Haitian citizens irregularly entered Chile were arrested, according to Interpol Police Director Paúl Saavedra.

Saavedra said the Haitians had escaped control of the Pisiga border (between Bolivia and Chile) with the intention of crossing Chile to reach Brazil. He indicated that he was investigating the documentation of Haitians to confirm their respective legal situations and to verify that there are no complaints against them in their country of origin or in any other country. He also informed that afterwards, Haitians will be sent to the Migration Department, which will determine their migratory status and the follow-up to be given.

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