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Venezuelans Demand Political Detainees' Release Amid Protests

2/8/2026

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Dozens of relatives and friends of Venezuelan opposition leaders protested outside Helicoide prison in Caracas to demand the release of political detainees.
The protest followed pressure on acting President Delcy Rodríguez to expedite releases tied to political beliefs.
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly leader, said all detainees would be released by next week if an amnesty bill is approved, following Delcy Rodríguez's earlier plan to free many prisoners and close Helicoide.

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Dozens of relatives and friends of Venezuelan opposition leaders protested outside Helicoide prison in Caracas to demand the release of political detainees.
The protest followed pressure on acting President Delcy Rodríguez to expedite releases tied to political beliefs.
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly leader, said all detainees would be released by next week if an amnesty bill is approved, following Delcy Rodríguez's earlier plan to free many prisoners and close Helicoide.