Five military political prisoners released from Venezuela's Ramo Verde jail

Five military officers, identified as political prisoners, have been released from the Ramo Verde military detention center in Venezuela's Miranda state. The Coalition for Human Rights and Democracy announced their liberation on Tuesday, naming the individuals as Major César Girón, Sergeant Major of the Third Class Johandri Aguilar, First Sergeant Jhorman Jiménez, Second Sergeant Jhonson García, and Second Sergeant Edwin Noguera.

The releases occurred under precautionary measures, though the specific conditions imposed on each individual have not yet been disclosed. This development comes just four days after the Venezuelan government declared alternative measures to detention for 131 individuals. The announcement was made on August 14 amid ongoing dialogue between government representatives and opposition groups.

Human rights organizations are actively engaged in verifying the number of actual releases. The Foro Penal reported on Monday that they had confirmed 81 individuals freed, a figure lower than the 131 announced by authorities. The process continues as families and human rights advocates await further information on other detainees who may be eligible for these measures.

The series of releases began following the initial round of talks between the government and opposition sectors, which concluded on August 12. Agreements were reached on various issues, including reforms to the justice system and the renewal of the Supreme Court of Justice.