Summary
Rafael Tudares, the son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González, was released from jail after being detained for over a year. His release comes amid political changes in Venezuela, including the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. Tensions continue in the country with many political prisoners still detained.
Key Facts
- Rafael Tudares, related to opposition leader Edmundo González, was imprisoned for over a year.
- He was held during a period of political repression following Venezuela's 2024 presidential election.
- Nicolás Maduro was taken to New York to face drug-related charges, and Delcy Rodríguez is now acting president.
- President Donald Trump supports Rodríguez's interim government and its oil agreement with the US.
- The Trump administration urged the release of political prisoners, resulting in some releases.
- An NGO reports 151 political prisoners released so far, but 777 remain imprisoned.
- Charges against many of those released have not been dropped, and they are not allowed to speak publicly.
- Opposition claims election fraud in 2024, suggesting González, not Maduro, was the actual winner.
