Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Amelia NierenbergJanuary 12, 2026 at 02:01 PM

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Venezuela's interim government has released at least 41 political prisoners since last week, according to Foro Penal, a leading human rights organization. On Monday, 24 prisoners were released, with the possibility of more releases to come. The releases began after American soldiers captured President Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd. The interim government promised to free a significant number of detainees, with rights groups estimating that 800 to 900 political prisoners remain incarcerated. Those released include opposition members and individuals who investigated the previous government, many of whom were charged with crimes related to exercising political rights. While the releases offer hope for a more democratic future, the interim government has also intensified crackdowns on other citizens.

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