Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions

In February 2026, Venezuela released hundreds of political prisoners following Nicolás Maduro's capture by the United States. The releases were accompanied by a new amnesty law. However, the conditions placed on those freed have generated uncertainty about the extent of genuine reform within the country. International correspondent Simon Romero and a team of journalists reported on the situation, detailing the releases and the associated restrictions. The report raises questions about whether these actions represent a substantive shift in Venezuela's political landscape or a more limited, conditional change.