Relatives of Political Prisoners Maintain Vigil Outside U.S. Embassy in Caracas

For the sixth night in a row, families of political prisoners have maintained a vigil outside the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, demanding answers from authorities about the release of their relatives. The demonstration began on Sunday, June 7, with participants holding photos of the detainees, candles, and Venezuelan flags.

The families aim to pressure the government of Delcy Rodríguez to fulfill its promise of releasing political prisoners. They have requested a meeting with the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, John Barrett, but have also reported facing pressure to abandon the vigil. Protesters claim to have received intimidating calls from foreign numbers and have been persuaded by political figures and former detainees to leave.

Despite these pressures, the families remain at the site, determined to publicize each case and seek the U.S. government's intervention for their release. U.S. diplomatic authorities have not yet met with the demonstrators. Alfredo Romero, director of Foro Penal, reported that 894 citizens have been released since the government announced prisoner exoduses on January 8, 2026.

One protester, Eduardo Torres, posted on social media on June 13, 2026: "6th Day of Vigil in front of the USA Embassy, in gratitude: To God, to the families, to the journalists, to all of Venezuela and to the international community (R2P). For the releases, may they all be free! JUSTICE AND FREEDOM."

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6th Day of Vigil in front of the USA Embassy, in gratitude: To God, to the families, to the journalists, to all of Venezuela and to the international community (R2P). For the releases, may they all be free! JUSTICE AND FREEDOM.