Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 8, 2026 at 09:50 PM

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Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa was released from jail on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after being detained since May 2025. Guanipa, an ally of Maria Corina Machado, was arrested for allegedly leading a "terrorist" plot, charges his family denies. His release is part of a series of liberations by the Venezuelan government, which faces pressure from the United States to free political prisoners. While rights group Foro Penal has verified 383 releases since January 8, exiled opposition figures like Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia emphasize that legal proceedings and restrictions still constitute persecution. Machado celebrated Guanipa's release and called for the freedom of all political prisoners.

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National Assembly 30% Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia 30% Nicolás Maduro 30% Foro Penal 40% United States 50% Caracas 60% Maria Corina Machado ×270% Venezuela ×480% Juan Pablo Guanipa ×590%

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