Venezuela rights activist Javier Tarazona freed amid prisoner release

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 05:43 PM

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Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was released from the Helicoide detention center in Caracas on February 1, 2026, after being imprisoned for over four years. Tarazona, director of FundaRedes, was arrested in July 2021 and charged with "terrorism" and conspiracy for his work tracking alleged abuses by Colombian armed groups and the Venezuelan military. His release was part of a larger prisoner release program, with Foro Penal verifying over 300 political prisoners freed since January 8. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced a proposed "amnesty law" and plans to transform the Helicoide prison. While the government claims over 600 prisoners have been released, they have not provided a clear timeline or official list.

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Caracas 40% Colombian 40% Jose Rafael Tarazona 50% Foro Penal 60% Delcy Rodriguez 60% Helicoide detention centre ×270% FundaRedes 70% Venezuela ×380% Javier Tarazona ×690%

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