Delcy Rodríguez says 1,046 Venezuelans released since January

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported on Monday that 1,046 Venezuelans have been released since January, coinciding with the start of a political prisoner release program initiated shortly after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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As a result of the Democratic Coexistence and Peace Program, 1,046 Venezuelans have been released to date, 12,000 people have received procedural benefits, and we will continue to advance with responsibility.

Rodríguez stated during a national address that, through the "Democratic Coexistence and Peace Program," 1,046 individuals have been freed, and 12,000 others have received procedural benefits. She affirmed the government's commitment to continue these initiatives responsibly. The announcement came two months after devastating earthquakes struck the country.

She further highlighted the government's cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to "review the conditions of the detention centers." This initiative follows pressure from NGOs and families of political prisoners who have long sought ICRC access to prisons. Rodríguez promised ongoing attention to the penitentiary system, aiming for the international community to witness firsthand the "improvements and advances" made.

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review the conditions of the detention centers.

Following Maduro's capture on January 3, the interim government launched a year-long release process. In February, the chavista-dominated Parliament approved an amnesty law benefiting over 8,000 people, though most were already under restricted liberty. Recent releases occurred in mid-August, following the first dialogue cycle between Rodríguez's brother, Jorge Rodríguez, and opposition figure Dinorah Figuera. While the government announced 131 releases, the Foro Penal human rights group verified 81, and the opposition coalition counted 105.

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the international community knows firsthand the improvements and advances.