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A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Alejandro Cegarra, Isayen Herrera and James WagnerJanuary 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Venezuelan political activist and columnist Ángel Godoy was released from prison on Wednesday after being detained for a year for writing columns critical of President Nicolás Maduro's government. Godoy was arrested on January 8, 2025, and accused of terrorism, incitement of armed actions, and hatred. His release came after the Venezuelan government announced it would free a number of political prisoners. Godoy's family celebrated his return to their home in Los Teques, outside of Caracas. While Godoy is one of 143 political prisoners released, nearly 900 remain imprisoned in Venezuela, according to Foro Penal, a leading human rights group.

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Key Player Opposition Context
United States 40% Miguelangel Godoy Briceño 40% Los Teques 50% Foro Penal 50% Caracas ×260% Adriana Briceño ×375% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390% Venezuela ×390% Ángel Godoy ×1095%

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political prisoner 100% venezuela 90% angel godoy 90% nicolás maduro 80% release 70% political repression 70% human rights 60% family 60%

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