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, where she was considered 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 Venezuela's interim government to release political prisoners following the United States' capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The releases are described as a goodwill gesture aimed at consolidating peace. San Miguel's release, along with others, is significant as it potentially signals a shift in the political landscape of Venezuela and a possible easing of repression.