Rocío San Miguel

Rocío San Miguel is a well-known Venezuelan-Spanish rights activist and security expert. She is newsworthy because she was recently released from prison in Venezuela after being detained as a political prisoner. Her arrest in 2024 had raised concerns about increased repression in Venezuela. San Miguel's release is part of a larger effort by the new Venezuelan administration, following the U.S. seizure of Nicolás Maduro, to release political prisoners as a goodwill gesture aimed at consolidating peace. The releases, which include several Spanish nationals, are seen as a potential sign of change within the country. Human rights organizations estimate that hundreds of political prisoners remain in Venezuelan custody, making these releases a significant, though partial, step.