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At least 80 political prisoners released in Venezuela, rights group leader says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 25, 2026 at 06:30 PM
At least 80 political prisoners released in Venezuela, rights group leader says
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At least 80 political prisoners in Venezuela were released on Sunday, according to Foro Penal, a leading Venezuelan rights group. The releases occurred in prisons across the country, with more expected. This follows a statement from Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, who claimed 626 people have been released from prison, though Foro Penal has only confirmed 156 releases since January 8. Rodriguez plans to ask the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to verify the lists of those released. Separately, a tanker chartered by Trafigura departed Venezuela for the US, marking the first direct cargo shipment under a recent 50-million-barrel supply deal between Caracas and Washington.

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Caracas 40% Louisiana Offshore Oil Port 40% Trafigura 40% United States 50% Volker Turk 60% United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 60% Delcy Rodriguez 70% Alfredo Romero 80% Foro Penal ×390% Venezuela ×5100%

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