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Venezuelan Activist Released, Aims for Democratic Change
2/22/2026
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Story summary
- In Venezuela, political prisoners are being released after the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro.
- Jesús Armas, an activist, was released after 14 months in prison.
- Armas hopes for a democratic transition.
- He joined protests calling for the full release of political prisoners.
- Armas intends to reorganize the opposition and advocate for political prisoners while maintaining momentum for change.
