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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Venezuela: Organised Crime

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what work her Department is undertaking with the Home Office and INTERPOL to tackle criminal networks linked to the Venezuelan regime.

Answer

I thank the Rt Hon Member for her series of questions on the situation in Venezuela. For the most recent statement of the UK's position, I refer the Rt Hon Member to the Foreign Secretary's statement on 5 January, and her responses in the subsequent debate. We will keep the House updated on developments in the normal way in due course.

Specifically on the issue of Guyana's sovereignty, I refer her to the answer provided on 12 January in response to Question 103713; on the issue of sanctions, I remind her that it has been the long-standing position under successive governments not to discuss potential designations, as to do so would undermine their effectiveness; and on the issue of drug-trafficking, I refer the Rt Hon Member to the responses provided in the Urgent Question debate on 3 December.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104710
Session
2024-26
Related items
Venezuela: Guyana
Monday, 12 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Organised crime Venezuela INTERPOL
Link
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