Chile prosecutor seeks 20 years for accused in Ojeda murder, cites Venezuelan state role

Chilean prosecutors requested a 20-year sentence for Maickel Villegas Rodríguez in the kidnapping and murder of former Venezuelan lieutenant Ronald Ojeda, alleging political motivation by the Venezuelan government. The claim of state involvement is asserted by the prosecution but not yet adjudicated. This case tests Chile's handling of cross-border political violence and could strain bilateral relations with Venezuela.