Venezuela slowly releases prisoners for 3rd day after goodwill effort announced
Summary
Venezuela has started releasing some prisoners as part of a government pledge to free many detainees. This move follows a recent U.S. request and the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. As of now, only a small number of political prisoners have been released.Key Facts
- Venezuela promised to release a significant number of prisoners as a gesture for peace.
- The releases followed the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3.
- President Trump stated that the release of political prisoners was requested by the U.S.
- So far, only 16 political prisoners have been freed.
- There remain 804 political prisoners in Venezuela, according to the group Foro Penal.
- Some released individuals, like Rocío San Miguel, are under conditions that restrict their freedom, such as media silence.
- Many people belonging to political opposition groups still remain imprisoned.
- Pro-Maduro marches occurred in Venezuela, demanding Maduro's return after his capture by the U.S.
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