Venezuela: Rights Group Leader Says at Least 80 Political Prisoners Released

Source: US News & World Report

“At least ‌80 ​people considered ‌political prisoners by a leading ​Venezuelan rights group had been released on ‍Sunday as part of ​an ongoing release process, ​according ⁠to the leader of the group. The people were released from prisons across the country and more releases were likely taking ‌place, Alfredo Romero, the director of ​Venezuelan human ‌rights group Foro ‍Penal, ⁠said on X. Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday that 626 people have been released from prison, yet she did not specify the timeline of ​the reported releases.” (01/25/26)

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