US EditionVenezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
At least 68 prisoners have been freed under the ongoing release process begun by Nicolás Maduro, signaling a new political phase amid U.S.-Venezuela power shifts.
- On Wednesday, Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez vowed to continue releasing prisoners detained under former president Nicolás Maduro, speaking at her first press conference in Caracas.
- Addressing journalists at Miraflores, Rodríguez said the release process began under Maduro and `has not yet concluded`, signaling Venezuela's opening to a `new political moment`.
- Foro Penal, Venezuela's leading prisoner rights organization, has verified at least 68 prisoners freed since Delcy Rodríguez promised releases, while human rights groups say many were held on politically motivated charges.
- Observers say the releases were seen as an effort to comply with Washington's demands, while President Donald Trump endorsed Delcy Rodríguez and sidelined María Corina Machado, opposition leader.
- Previously serving as Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez oversaw intelligence and oil, while a former Maduro loyalist threatened her with `a situation probably worse than Maduro`.
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By Uriel Blanco and Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español. The process of releasing prisoners that the Venezuelan government began in December “remains open” and seeks “to create space for understanding,” said acting president Delcy Rodríguez in a brief message to the media on Wednesday. According to Rodríguez, 406 people have been released since December, and the government continues to evaluate cases. “We want to inform you that this process has not…
The Acting President of Venezuela, Delsy Rodriguez, announced today that the government will continue to release prisoners from the era of deposed President Nicolás Maduro.
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