Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions

New York Times - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete by Simon Romero, Leila Medina, Melanie Bencosme, June Kim, Patricia Sulbarán and Marian CarrasqueroFebruary 20, 2026 at 06:14 PM

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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.

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Marian Carrasquero 30% Leila Medina 30% Melanie Bencosme 30% June Kim 30% Patricia Sulbarán 30% Simon Romero ×250% United States 70% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 90% Venezuela ×2100%

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