Summary
A Venezuelan human rights group states that at least 80 political prisoners have been released. The releases follow U.S. actions involving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was taken to New York on drug-trafficking charges. The group also mentioned that some of those released remain in legal uncertainty.
Key Facts
- At least 80 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela.
- The U.S. is believed to have influenced these releases following a raid on President Nicolás Maduro.
- Alfredo Romero from the human rights group Foro Penal confirmed the release and is checking the identities of those freed.
- Interim President Delcy Rodriguez claimed over 600 prisoners were freed, but Foro Penal disputes this number.
- Many released still face legal issues and cannot speak publicly.
- Before these recent releases, 156 political prisoners had been confirmed released since January 8.
- Some released prisoners include domestic opposition figures and at least five Spanish nationals.
- Venezuela's government denies holding political prisoners, asserting the arrests were for legal violations.
