Source: ABC News
“Venezuelan opposition leaders and civil society groups said on Sunday that the government released 13 people jailed in a crackdown by the government of President Nicolás Maduro following last year’s disputed elections. Venezuelan authorities did not immediately confirm the releases, but opposition leaders like Henrique Capriles celebrated on social media, calling it a ‘step forward for those behind bars.’ He said eight people were freed, while five more were released under house arrest. … Venezuelan authorities deny the detention of opponents for political reasons, instead claiming they are part of plots to destabilize the government.” (08/25/25)