Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners
Summary
Pressure is building on Venezuela's interim government to release more political prisoners. Although 444 prisoners have been freed after U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro from power, many still remain in jail. Activists and opposition groups are pushing for the release of additional detainees and protesting the conditions surrounding their release.Key Facts
- 444 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
- Many political prisoners are still being held, according to the group Foro Penal.
- President Trump’s administration is urging Venezuelan officials to accelerate the release of prisoners.
- Activists have highlighted the poor health conditions of relatives on hunger strike outside Zona 7 detention center in Caracas.
- Footage showed unconscious protesters being aided by others at the protest site.
- The interim government, backed by Delcy Rodríguez, proposed an amnesty bill, but lawmakers have not agreed on its application.
- Juan Pablo Guanipa, an opposition politician, was re-arrested shortly after his release.
- Protests continue as students and activists call for amnesty for detained government critics.
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