Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks
Summary
Venezuela released 39 political prisoners after a second round of talks involving the interim government and the opposition, supported by the United States. The talks aim to improve the country’s political situation and address issues like frozen funds and judiciary reform.Key Facts
- 39 political prisoners were freed between Friday and Saturday from different prisons in Venezuela.
- The released include eight women accused of drug-related terrorism and six people accused of working with the U.S. in a 2020 attempt to overthrow former President Maduro.
- The talks were between interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s government and the opposition, with U.S. backing.
- A first round of talks in August focused on recovering Venezuelan funds frozen abroad and reforming the judiciary.
- An amnesty law was enacted in February to allow prisoner releases, but progress has been slow.
- Rights group Foro Penal says 344 people are still political prisoners as of September 18, down from 391 in August.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said over 1,000 Venezuelans have been released since Maduro's removal.
- Families of political prisoners have protested outside the U.S. embassy and prisons, calling attention to their situation.
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