Son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez released in Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 22, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Rafael Tudares Bracho, the son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, was released from prison on Thursday after being detained in January 2025. Tudares Bracho's arrest occurred shortly before Nicolas Maduro's scheduled third inauguration as president. He was charged with conspiracy, terrorism, and criminal association following a trial his wife called a sham. His release comes as the government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez has been gradually reducing the number of political prisoners. This move is widely viewed as a concession to the United States government under President Donald Trump, who has maintained military presence off the Venezuelan coast and threatened Venezuelan officials. Gonzalez ran against Maduro in the 2024 presidential election, which the opposition claimed he won.

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