Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
Summary
Venezuela released a number of political prisoners days after its interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, met with President Donald Trump in New York. This move follows previous prisoner releases linked to efforts for reconciliation and has sparked renewed calls for free elections in Venezuela.Key Facts
- Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.
- Following the meeting, Venezuelan authorities released many political prisoners, including Wilder Vasquez and Miguel Castillo Cedeño.
- The prisoner release effort had slowed down earlier this year but resumed recently.
- Human rights groups say many prisoners were detained to stop political opposition.
- Venezuela’s government calls the releases a gesture of goodwill and denies jailing people for political reasons.
- Opposition groups want free and fair elections, criticizing Rodriguez’s meeting with Trump for ignoring these demands.
- The last Venezuelan election in 2024 was widely viewed as rigged by opposition groups.
- The Trump administration supports Rodriguez as Venezuela’s interim leader instead of opposition figures.
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