Venezuela releases 88 prisoners from post-election protests amid US pressure

The Hindu
The Hindu
1d ago
The releases add to a total of 187 freed in two weeks as Venezuela reviews political prisoner cases.
Venezuela releases 88 prisoners from post-election protests amid US pressure
A What happened
Venezuela freed 88 more people detained after protests following its July 2024 election. This follows an earlier release of 99 prisoners, making 187 freed in two weeks. The government claims these actions are part of a case review ordered by President Nicolas Maduro. The releases happen amid US pressure on Maduro's government regarding political prisoners and stability concerns.
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Key insights

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    Number of prisoners released: A total of 187 prisoners have been released in two weeks following protests.

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    Remaining political prisoners: NGOs estimate around 900 political prisoners remain detained in Venezuela.

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    US involvement: The US has increased military presence and taken action near Venezuela amid political tensions.

Takeaways

The prisoner releases are a significant step but leave many political detainees still in custody amid ongoing international pressure and political conflict.

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