Venezuela rearrests opposition figure Guanipa after release: Prosecutor

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM

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Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was rearrested shortly after being released from prison on Sunday, February 9, 2026. The public prosecutor's office stated Guanipa, an ally of Maria Corina Machado, violated the terms of his release and has been placed under house arrest. Guanipa was initially arrested in May 2025, accused of leading a "terrorist" plot. His son and Machado have denounced the rearrest as a "kidnapping," demanding his immediate release and proof of life. Guanipa's release on Sunday was part of a series of political prisoner releases since January 8, following pressure from the United States, weeks after President Nicolas Maduro was abducted by US forces.

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National Assembly of Venezuela 30% Caracas ×230% Ramon Guanipa ×240% United States ×250% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×260% Maria Corina Machado ×270% Venezuela ×380% Juan Pablo Guanipa ×790%

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