Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM

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Venezuela's government released several opposition members from prison on Sunday after they had been detained for months or years due to their political beliefs. The releases, which included Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of Maria Corina Machado, and lawyer Perkins Rocha, occurred amid increasing pressure on the government to free hundreds of political prisoners. Foro Penal, a prisoners' rights group, confirmed at least 30 people were released from a detention facility in Caracas. The move follows a visit from representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Machado and others celebrated the releases and called for further freedom in Venezuela.

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Perkins Rocha 40% Maria Oropeza 50% Caracas 50% Foro Penal 60% United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 60% Delcy Rodriguez 70% Juan Pablo Guanipa ×380% Maria Corina Machado ×590% Venezuela ×395%

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political prisoners 90% politically motivated detentions 80% opposition members 80% venezuela 70% prisoner release 60% maria corina machado 60% human rights 50% delcy rodriguez 40% foro penal 40%

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