US EditionFamilies Wait in Anguish for Prisoners' Release in Venezuela
Only 8 to 11 political prisoners have been confirmed released despite government claims of a large-scale freeing, with some flown to Spain, amid ongoing family anxieties.
- On Thursday, the Venezuelan government announced it would free a 'large number' of political prisoners days after a rapid leadership change involving Delcy Rodriguez.
- Following a rapid political shake-up, sources linked the releases to the US overthrow of Nicolás Maduro, with the White House framing detainees as `leverage` on Monday.
- Rights groups reported differing counts, noting Foro Penal confirmed eight prisoners released while another rights group reported 11 freed, and Spain evacuated Rocio San Miguel plus four Spaniards to Madrid.
- Families gathered and slept outside penitentiaries, with about 30 family members camped through Thursday night and into Friday at Rodeo 1, uncertain if their loved ones were freed.
- Named political figures were among those listed as freed, and human-rights groups flagged El Helicoide, Caracas , used for jailing and reported torture, while Enrique Marquez and Biagio Pilieri were released.
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Venezuela's 'Significant' Prisoner Release Pledge Under Scrutiny After Only Eight Confirmed in 24 Hours
A day after Venezuelan authorities announced the release of a "significant number" of political prisoners, human rights monitors say only eight releases have been confirmed so far.
One day after the Venezuelan government announced the release of “a significant number” of political prisoners in Venezuela, only nine of them have been able to leave prison, according to the report of the main organizations linked to the issue, such as Foro Penal y Justicia, Encuentro y Formo. Among those released are undoubtedly relevant figures, such as Hispanic activist Rocío San Miguel and opposition political leaders Enrique Márquez, Biagi…
The Venezuelan authorities announced on Friday the release of a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign political prisoners, but only 18 exemptions were confirmed until now.
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