Chile is one of 40 countries involved in the Visa waiver program, which allows citizens to visit the US without the requirements of a regular Visa.
"My belief is that Chile is not adhering to the requirements of the Visa waiver program, specifically as it regards to sharing information for those who are seeking to come to the United States," said Rep. Mike Levin.
The burglary rings are sophisticated and make use of uniforms, camouflage and tools to jam home security systems, McCarthy said. Then they launder the stolen goods through banks in China, he added. Spitzer complained that "100 percent" of the burglars who are arrested and charged fail to show up for court after they are released without having to post bail because authorities cannot access any criminal backgrounds on the defendants.
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