Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Anatoly KurmanaevJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:34 PM

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In 2024, Venezuelan presidential candidate Enrique Márquez publicly refused to endorse Nicolás Maduro's declared victory, citing evidence of electoral fraud. Márquez, a former member of Venezuela's electoral commission, confronted Maduro directly during an official ceremony broadcast on state television, stating he would not sign the act confirming the victory and outlining legal violations. Months later, Márquez was arrested and imprisoned for a year in El Helicoide, accused of plotting a coup. He was released on Thursday, along with seven other political prisoners, after the U.S. intervened. The incident occurred in Caracas, Venezuela, and highlighted the government's suppression of dissent.

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Ethan Singer 30% United States 40% Agence France-Presse 40% The New York Times 40% El Helicoide 50% Caracas ×270% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×680% Enrique Márquez ×890% Venezuela ×490%

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venezuelan political prisoner 90% enrique márquez 90% fraudulent election 80% political repression 70% nicolás maduro 70% election results 60% political prisoner release 60% abuse of power 50% venezuelan law 40%

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