Venezuela Political Prisoner Releases
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Venezuela's government announced the release of 131 political prisoners, including one accused in an attack on President Maduro. Opposition leader Dinorah Figuera demanded the release of all remaining political prisoners following the partial amnesty. Human rights organizations report at least 35 releases, with Foro Penal confirming 17 freed after government dialogue.
Rubio calls Venezuela political prisoner release 'crucial step'
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the release of over 130 political prisoners in Venezuela a
Venezuela opposition leader calls for continued pressure for all political prisoners' freedom
- President of the 2015 elected National Assembly, Dinorah Figuera, welcomed the release of political prisoners in Venezuela. - Figuera urged continued pressure for the full freedom of all detained ci…
Venezuela announces release of 131 political prisoners after dialogue progress
- Venezuela announced the release of 131 political prisoners following initial dialogue with the opposition. - The releases include individuals detained in cases related to alleged political crimes an…
Venezuela releases 131 political prisoners, including one accused in drone attack on Maduro
- Venezuela announced the release of 131 political prisoners on Friday. - Among those freed is an individual accused of involvement in a drone attack targeting President Nicolás Maduro. - The announce…
Venezuelan talks offer hope and skepticism as ex-prisoners demand action
- Venezuelan opposition and government representatives met in Caracas, marking a new phase in political dialogue. - Former political prisoners urged negotiators to prioritize the release of detainees …
Venezuela opposition demands release of all political prisoners after partial amnesty
- Venezuela's opposition leader Dinorah Figuera demanded the release of all political prisoners following the government's announcement of 131 releases. - Figuera welcomed the releases but stressed th…
Venezuela government announces 131 releases after opposition talks
- Venezuela's government announced 131 individuals will receive alternative measures to pre-trial detention. - The announcement follows the first round of talks between the government and a sector of …
At least 17 political prisoners freed in Venezuela, two days after dialogue
- At least 17 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela, according to the NGO Foro Penal. - The releases occurred two days after the first round of negotiations between the government and a …
Venezuelan organizations report at least 35 political prisoner releases
- Human rights organizations report at least 35 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela. - The Foro Penal confirmed 17 releases by mid-afternoon, with the process ongoing and more expected…