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Venezuela Frees 200 Political Prisoners Amid Election Protests

1/8/2026

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Venezuela has released nearly 200 political prisoners, including United States citizen Jonathan Torres Duque.
This followed protests against Nicolás Maduro's disputed 2024 election victory, which left at least 28 dead.
Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, now in exile, called for release of all political detainees and unity.
Vice President Delcy Rodriguez urged collaboration with the United States for a peaceful future.
Rights groups criticized United States military actions as extrajudicial killings.

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Venezuela has released nearly 200 political prisoners, including United States citizen Jonathan Torres Duque.
This followed protests against Nicolás Maduro's disputed 2024 election victory, which left at least 28 dead.
Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, now in exile, called for release of all political detainees and unity.
Vice President Delcy Rodriguez urged collaboration with the United States for a peaceful future.
Rights groups criticized United States military actions as extrajudicial killings.