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Venezuela says it has begun mass releases of political prisoners amid ongoing repression — I.guim.co.uk

Venezuela says it has begun mass releases of political prisoners amid ongoing repression

Venezuelan authorities say they have carried out a "mass process of releases" of political prisoners, a move the United States welcomed even as NGOs describe the process as slow and opaque and residents report continued repression across the country. Congressional president Jorge Rodríguez said the releases already amounted

El Helicoide prison in Caracas sees some political detainees released — Static01.nyt.com

El Helicoide prison in Caracas sees some political detainees released

As Venezuela’s interim authorities began releasing political prisoners, family members rushed to El Helicoide, the sprawling, spiral-shaped facility in Caracas long associated with state repression under Nicolás Maduro. The building was first conceived in the 1950s as a drive-through shopping mall but later became the headquarters for intelligence services

Venezuela announces release of an 'important number' of detainees — I.guim.co.uk

Venezuela announces release of an 'important number' of detainees

Five days after the US seized Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela announced it is releasing an “important number” of detainees, the congressional president said, calling the move a gesture to “consolidate peace”. It is unclear how many people are being freed. Human rights organisations estimate Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000

Venezuela to free 'an important number' of political prisoners, government says — Static01.nyt.com

Venezuela to free 'an important number' of political prisoners, government says

Venezuela’s government announced the release of what it described as “an important number” of political prisoners, both Venezuelan and foreign nationals, on Thursday, the first ostensible gesture of change by the new administration since the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. Jorge Rodríguez, the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly,

Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim leader as loyalists remain in place — Static01.nyt.com

Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuela’s interim leader as loyalists remain in place

Delcy Rodríguez, previously Venezuela’s vice president, was sworn in on Monday as the country’s interim leader after President Trump deposed Nicolás Maduro, the Times reported. The report said Mr. Maduro’s inner circle has appeared to remain intact since the U.S. military operation that seized him, with

Maduro’s V gesture echoed by loyalists after U.S. capture — Static01.nyt.com

Maduro’s V gesture echoed by loyalists after U.S. capture

After U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York in handcuffs, he flashed a thumbs-up and a two-finger “V” gesture that many onlookers took as a defiant peace sign, and loyal lawmakers in Caracas repeated the sign at a session of the National