Venezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically based
Venezuela's government has announced plans to release 300 detainees this week, some of whom have been held for political reasons. National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez made the announcement, emphasizing that the gesture does not require anything in return. This decision comes amid scrutiny over the recent deaths of political prisoners and ongoing concerns about human rights in the country.
- ▪The planned release includes individuals detained for political reasons.
- ▪Jorge Rodríguez stated that the government is not asking for anything in return for the releases.
- ▪The announcement follows criticism regarding the in-custody death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onVenezuela plans to free 300 people including some whose detentions are considered politically basedVenezuela’s government plans to release 300 detainees this week, some held for political reasonsByREGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press and JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 8:21 PM1:28A man holds up a Venezuelan flag during the wake of Carmen Navas, the mother of Victor Hugo Quero, who authorities said died in custody following his arrest about a year earlier, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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