Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Genevieve GlatskyFebruary 9, 2026 at 01:51 AM

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Venezuela's interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, released approximately 35 political prisoners, including key opposition figures like Juan Pablo Guanipa, on Sunday. The releases follow the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro last month and come amid growing cooperation between Venezuela and the United States. Rodríguez has been working with the Trump administration to redirect oil exports and consolidate power, and has announced plans to close the El Helicoide prison and enact a mass amnesty law. The prisoner release coincides with the detention of two businessmen with ties to Maduro, signaling closer ties between the two countries. While the releases have sparked hope for political reform, it remains uncertain whether they indicate a broader shift towards political freedom in Venezuela.

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Ramón Guanipa Linares 40% Foro Penal 50% Alex Saab 50% Raúl Gorrín 50% Washington ×260% Perkins Rocha 60% El Helicoide ×270% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×370% United States ×380% Juan Pablo Guanipa ×390% Delcy Rodríguez ×490% Venezuela ×4100%

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political prisoners 100% venezuela 90% u.s. support 80% opposition leaders 70% cooperation 60% delcy rodríguez 60% nicolás maduro 50% amnesty law 50% political freedom 40%

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