Venezuela Release 131 Political Prisoners Amid Continued US Pressure
The government said the releases were part of reconciliation talks, while Foro Penal said 391 political prisoners still remained behind bars.
- Venezuela released 131 political prisoners under the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence, reflecting progress in national reconciliation efforts following the Maduro administration.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the release as a crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation process.
- Opposition leader Dinorah Figuera vowed to continue fighting for the release of all political prisoners during ongoing talks.
- Human rights group Foro Penal confirmed that a significant number of political prisoners remain jailed despite recent releases.
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The release from prison is the result of the reconciliation talks between the government and the opposition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke of a "decisive step".
Among the 131 released persons are prosecuted for the so-called Dron case and Operation Gideon.
Caracas, Aug 14 (EFE).- The opposition and NGOs in Venezuela demand the release of all political prisoners, after the government reported on 131 releases this Friday, an announcement celebrated by the United States that arrives two days after the end of the first cycle of dialogue promoted by Washington between Chavismo and an opposition group.Of the total, the NGO Foro Penal, which leads the defense of political prisoners, confirmed until 20:00…
CARACAS (AP) — Venezuelan authorities reported Friday that 131 people arrested for political reasons according to non-governmental organizations were released, while the U.S. government said the move goes in the direction of reconciliation...
On Friday, August 14, Delcy Rodríguez's interim regime announced the granting of "alternative measures to the deprivation of liberty for a total of 131 people," who remained in state custody for allegations linked to the political opposition. According to the official communiqué issued in Caracas, the measure was channelled through the "Programa para la Paz y la Convivencia Democrática" (Programme for Peace and Democratic Coexistence), which req…
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