Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 12, 2026 at 02:12 PM

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The son of jailed Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Guanipa is urging Donald Trump to maintain pressure on the Venezuelan government, despite its pledge to release political prisoners. Ramón Guanipa warns Trump not to be "fooled" as only about 40 out of over 800 political prisoners have been confirmed released, despite the government claiming over 100 releases. This announcement followed the US seizing President Nicolás Maduro and charging him with drug trafficking. While Trump has taken credit for the releases and thanked Venezuelan authorities, families of remaining prisoners express frustration at the slow pace. Ramón Guanipa acknowledges Trump's support but insists continued pressure is necessary, as his father remains imprisoned.

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