After being sworn in this Thursday for a new period (2024-2031), the Attorney General of the Republic Tarek William Saab, in his statements to the media, assured that he feels “more committed” and that he “assumes with humility” the responsibility of leading criminal action in the country by remaining at the head of the Public Ministry.
He thanked the National Assembly and Venezuelans for the trust placed in him to improve and consolidate what has already been done, in favor of the stability of Venezuela, and the reduction of crimes in their smallest expression.
He recalled that his management has been committed in recent years to direct attention to the people, achieving more than 2 million people served in its different programs and tax offices.
“The Public Ministry goes to your community” is consolidated as a work plan in this new stage, giving continuity to already existing policies such as: The Public Ministry attends to your complaint in the parish, Drugs destroy your family, The Ministry Public protects the elderly, No to animal abuse, Pedophilia is a Crime, No to School Bullying among others, now adding “The Public Ministry visits your commune.”
Balance on violence against women
Attorney General Tarek William Saab reported that the Public Ministry has handled 317,584 complaints against gender violence to date, and has managed to prosecute and charge 74,037 subjects who have committed this serious offense against women.
The recently ratified official assured that, from the Prosecutor’s Office in the fight against gender violence that is commemorated in November, these complaints have allowed the indictment of 74,037 individuals who have committed this type of crimes.
In addition, he indicated that 62,392 accusations have been achieved as well as 6,788 convictions that become final sentences.
The prosecutor urged the population to call the number 0800-Mujer (6853767) if they know or experience cases of gender violence, whose complaint will be protected.
Finally, Saab insisted that he assumes the commitment “to improve, correct and perfect all the achievements that have earned the Public Ministry recognition and the support of 70% of the Venezuelan population,” he expressed.
