US EditionVenezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 days, hundreds more still detained
Foro Penal reported 266 political prisoners freed since Jan. 8 amid U.S. pressure; many remain detained or under legal restrictions, with release counts disputed.
- On Monday, Foro Penal said dozens of detainees were freed over the weekend, reporting at least 100 releases in the past two days and 266 freed since Jan. 8.
- After the Jan. 3 seizure of Nicolás Maduro, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said the releases aim at national reconciliation and claimed her administration freed more than 620 prisoners while seeking UN verification.
- Most of the freed were released under legal restrictions such as speech bans, court orders and travel limits, including an opposition activist, a human-rights lawyer and a journalism student, with Foro Penal posting an image of Kennedy Tejeda released from Tocorón prison.
- Human-Rights groups say the government inflated release numbers, with Foro Penal warning at least 600 detainees remain, including members of Vente Venezuela led by María Corina Machado, while Justice, Encounter, and Forgiveness estimates over 900.
- Delcy Rodríguez said she would call Volker Türk on Monday to verify release lists, while human-rights groups say verification is slow, families hold vigils, and new arrests continue.
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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.
Trump Claims to Increase the Rate of Release of Venezuelan Political Prisoners "in the Coming Times"
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