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Venezuela Frees 131 Political Prisoners Under Alternative Measures

8/15/2026

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Venezuela’s interim authorities announced on August 15 2026 that 131 political prisoners were granted alternative measures, with Vente Venezuela verifying 43 releases and Foro Penal confirming at least 40.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the release a step and said 1,046 Venezuelans have been freed.
Opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa welcomed the releases but demanded immediate, unconditional freedom for all political prisoners and the closure of torture centers.

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Venezuela’s interim authorities announced on August 15 2026 that 131 political prisoners were granted alternative measures, with Vente Venezuela verifying 43 releases and Foro Penal confirming at least 40.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the release a step and said 1,046 Venezuelans have been freed.
Opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa welcomed the releases but demanded immediate, unconditional freedom for all political prisoners and the closure of torture centers.