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Venezuela Releases Dozens of Political Prisoners for New Year

Published January 1, 2026, 20:08
Venezuela Releases Dozens of Political Prisoners for New Year

At least 87 political prisoners in Venezuela have been released on the occasion of the New Year, adding to the 99 who were released for Christmas. The releases concern individuals who were arrested following the disputed presidential elections of 2024, which the opposition denounces as fraudulent. In total, around 2,400 people have been arrested after the re-election of Nicolás Maduro, with the president labeling them as 'terrorists'.