Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
Summary
Venezuela announced the release of 131 people considered political prisoners as part of a peace effort following the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro. These releases come amid ongoing talks between the government and opposition aimed at national reconciliation and recovery after recent natural disasters.Key Facts
- Venezuela freed 131 political prisoners under a program for peace and coexistence.
- The releases were confirmed by Venezuela’s interim government, opposition group Vente Venezuela, and rights group Foro Penal.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the prisoner release an important step toward reconciliation.
- Since President Donald Trump’s administration removed Maduro on January 3, over 1,000 Venezuelans have been released.
- Maduro’s former deputy, Delcy Rodriguez, now governs with significant influence from the US.
- The released prisoners reunited emotionally with families outside a prison near Caracas.
- Opposition leaders want all political prisoners freed quickly and an end to reported torture centers.
- Recent US-brokered talks between government and opposition focus on recovering frozen funds and judicial reform but did not address political prisoners directly.
- Many Venezuelans hope the talks will lead to free and fair elections after disputed past elections under Maduro.
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