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New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Jack Nicas, Emma Bubola, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Genevieve GlatskyJanuary 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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Following the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's government began releasing political prisoners from two prisons on Thursday as a gesture of change. Jorge Rodríguez, head of the National Assembly, announced the release of an unspecified but "important number" of Venezuelan and foreign nationals. Seven prisoners were confirmed released, including security expert Rocío San Miguel and five Spanish citizens. Those released also included a former presidential candidate and an opposition leader arrested after the disputed 2024 election. While this offers hope for a more democratic future, prisoners' rights groups estimate 800-900 political prisoners remain incarcerated in Venezuela, often charged with crimes for exercising political rights.

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Venezuelan Navy 40% Simón Bolívar 40% Enrique Márquez 50% Biagio Pilieri 50% Spain ×360% National Assembly of Venezuela 60% Delcy Rodríguez 70% United States 70% Rocío San Miguel ×280% Jorge Rodríguez ×280% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 90% Venezuela ×7100%

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