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Venezuela's Government Signals Imminent Political Prisoner Release Before Fourth Talks

Venezuela's opposition negotiator reveals new political prisoner releases are imminent as the fourth round of talks opens November 11.

Latin Times · Nov 9

322 Political Prisoners Still Jailed in Venezuela as Families Escalate Embassy Protests

Families of Venezuela's 322 political prisoners escalated their 145-night Embassy vigil after Rubio pressed Caracas' new foreign minister for immediate releases.

Latin Times · Nov 5

Venezuela Erupts in Nationwide Protest as Post-Maduro Government Stalls on Election Date

Thousands march across Venezuela in first national opposition protest in two years, demanding a presidential election date and freedom for 322 political prisoners.

Latin Times · Oct 24

What the end of Venezuela's amnesty law means for hundreds of political prisoners still behind bars

One of the biggest concerns for Venezuela's opposition following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US special forces in January was the fate of thousands of political prisoners who had been detained since Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chávez, took power.

Latin Times · May 13

Venezuelan nonprofit says 16 verified prisoners released under Venezuela’s amnesty

Venezuela’s new amnesty law has started freeing some political detainees, but rights groups say the numbers stay far below government claims

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Venezuela’s new amnesty law has a chilly response from opposition and detainees’ families

Venezuela has passed a new amnesty law, but some families of political detainees and prisoners' rights groups are reacting with mixed feelings

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Venezuela’s National Assembly set to resume tense debate on a sweeping amnesty bill

Venezuela’s National Assembly is debating an amnesty bill that could free hundreds held for political reasons

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Close ally of Machado was ‘kidnapped hours after release from prison’

Venezuela’s opposition leader claims ‘heavily armed men’ took Juan Pablo Guanipa away

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 days, hundreds more still detained

Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organization says that dozens of prisoners were released over the weekend

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Political Prisoner Freed After Maduro's Arrest Recounts Life Behind Bars After Being Accused Of Terrorism

According to the nonprofit human rights advocacy group Foro Penal, more than 130 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since Jan. 8, while about 700 people remain behind bars.

Latin Times · Jan 25