US EditionTrump Hails Venezuela's Release of Political Prisoners as "Powerful Humanitarian Gesture"
- Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, with Trump noting the process is "gaining speed" and describing it as a "powerful humanitarian gesture" by Caracas.
- Over 100 political prisoners were freed on Sunday, according to the non-governmental organization Foro Penal, which stated, "At Foro Penal, we have verified 104 releases of political prisoners in Venezuela today."
- Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez promised to release a "large number" of detainees while facing criticism for the slow pace of releases.
- Families of detainees have been waiting outside prisons as the government claims 626 detainees were freed since December, but Foro Penal has verified only about half that number.
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President Donald Trump praised the process of release of political prisoners in Venezuela this Monday. An opening gesture announced by the Chavista government on January 8, five days after the U.S. attack that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. “I am pleased to report that Venezuela is releasing its political prisoners at a rapid pace, which will increase in a short period of time,” he wrote in a message in Truth, his social …
President Donald Trump said on the afternoon of this 26 that, as part of a "humanitarian gesture," the interim regime of Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela was quickly releasing political prisoners. He also said the releases will continue faster.Read more
Donald Trump spoke via Truth Social for the rapid release of political prisoners in Venezuela. "I would like to thank the leadership of Venezuela for agreeing to this powerful humanitarian gesture!"Donald TrumpThe president of the United States thanked the Venezuelan authorities for this achievement; however, the government figures do not match those of NGOs Criminal Forum.Donald Trump expects an increase in the release of political prisoners in…
Trump hails Venezuelas release of political prisoners as powerful humanitarian gesture - The Tribune
Trump noted that Venezuela is rapidly releasing political prisoners, calling it a humanitarian gesture. Foro Penal verified 104 releases. Venezuelan officials promised more, though rights groups say progress is slow. Families continue waiting outside prisons as authorities and NGOs report differing release numbers.
Trump hails Venezuela's release of political prisoners as "powerful humanitarian gesture"
Trump noted that Venezuela is rapidly releasing political prisoners, calling it a humanitarian gesture. Foro Penal verified 104 releases. Venezuelan officials promised more, though rights groups say progress is slow. Families continue waiting outside prisons as authorities and NGOs report differing release numbers.
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