Venezuela Frees Prominent Opposition Members as Prisoner Releases Continue

Venezuela frees at least 35 political detainees, including opposition figures

Move comes as interim government seeks closer ties with Washington - Anadolu Ajansı

Venezuela Frees Prominent Opposition Members as Prisoner Releases Continue

Venezuelan opposition politicians Juan Pablo Guanipa and Freddy Superlano, along with prominent lawyer Perkins Rocha, have been freed from jail, their families and human rights organizations said on Sunday, marking the latest high-profile releases by the government in Caracas. Under mounting pressure from the United States to free political prisoners, rights group Foro Penal said some 35 political prisoners were released on Sunday and that it wa…

Venezuela frees several opposition figures in latest releases

Venezuela frees several opposition figures in latest releases Carolina Gonza… Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:17 Body Venezuela released several prominent dissidents from detention on Sunday, including María Corina Machado’s lawyer Perkins Rocha and former lawmaker Juan Pablo Guanipa, in an effort to continue complying with U.S. demands to free political prisoners.Rocha’s wife posted on social media that he was released under “very strict precautionary me…

Venezuela releases key opposition figures amid growing international pressure

Venezuela's government has released prominent opposition figures, including politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and well-known lawyer Perkins Rocha, according to recent statements, marking another high-profile release amid sustained pressure from the United States to free political detainees. Human rights organization Foro Penal said at least 30 political prisoners were released on Sunday alone, bringing the total number of confirmed releases since ea…

Political Prisoners Released In Venezuela Amid US Pressure

Major opposition party leaders in Venezuela have been released from prison after years of rights groups claiming the country's socialist government was using detentions to quash dissent. The post Political Prisoners Released In Venezuela Amid US Pressure appeared first on StratNews Global.