Venezuela’s top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released
Summary
Venezuela's top lawmaker, Jorge Rodriguez, announced that over 400 prisoners have been released. Human rights groups, however, say only 60 to 70 prisoners have been freed recently. The release follows the US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and ongoing tensions over Venezuela's oil resources.Key Facts
- Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, stated more than 400 prisoners were released.
- Human rights groups claim only 60 to 70 prisoners have been freed recently.
- Both the Venezuelan and US governments have discussed releasing prisoners as a peace gesture after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US on January 3.
- Venezuela denies holding political prisoners but rights groups estimate 800 to 1,200 political prisoners remain.
- A US citizen was reportedly among those released from Venezuelan prison.
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is actively campaigning for prisoner releases and plans to meet President Trump.
- The US is actively controlling Venezuela's oil shipments, with recent naval actions to seize vessels involved in Venezuelan oil trade.
- The Trump administration has imposed a naval blockade affecting Venezuela's oil exports, which now continue under US supervision.
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