Trump shouldn't be fooled by Venezuela prisoner release pledge, says jailed politician's son
Summary
The son of a jailed Venezuelan politician, Ramón Guanipa, has warned President Trump not to be tricked by Venezuela's promise to release political prisoners. The Venezuelan government announced plans to free detainees as a gesture of goodwill, but only a small number have been released so far. President Trump has taken credit for these initial releases.Key Facts
- Ramón Guanipa is the son of Juan Pablo Guanipa, a jailed Venezuelan opposition leader.
- Ramón Guanipa claims that only about 40 out of over 800 political prisoners have been released.
- Trump thanked Venezuela for starting the prisoner release process.
- Venezuela's government announced the release of political prisoners as a goodwill gesture.
- Nicolás Maduro was taken to New York by the US and charged with drug trafficking.
- Several high-profile opposition figures, including five Spaniards, have been released.
- Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested after being accused of terrorism for contesting the 2024 election results.
- The UN and the US said the 2024 elections lacked transparency and were rigged.
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