Pressure grows for release of remaining Venezuelan political prisoners

Pressure is mounting on Venezuela's interim government to release remaining political prisoners. While Foro Penal, a pressure group, reports 444 releases since the U.S. seized Nicolás Maduro last month, hundreds remain imprisoned. Activists cite delays, lack of transparency, and restrictions on those released, such as opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, who was briefly re-arrested. Relatives of prisoners are protesting, with some on hunger strike outside the Zona 7 detention center in Caracas, demanding their release. The Trump administration has praised the interim government's progress, but activists denounce the slow pace and restrictions on freed prisoners. Students have also protested, demanding amnesty for those jailed for criticizing the Maduro government.

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