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Venezuela announces the release of 1,046 political prisoners

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the release of over a thousand political prisoners, citing citizen security and human rights-respecting patrol methods.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, stated that 1,046 political prisoners have been released in the country. This declaration occurred during an interview where the security situation in Venezuela was discussed.

Rodríguez emphasized that the releases took place following a military intervention by the United States on January 3. However, this claim has raised skepticism among some sectors of civil society, who questioned the accuracy of the presented figures.

The interim president made an appeal for citizen security, pledging to enhance patrols in various areas of the country, ensuring that these methods would align with the respect for human rights.

The situation of political prisoners in Venezuela has been a controversial topic, with various organizations warning of the need for greater transparency in the handling of these cases and the release process.

Rodríguez's statement was shared across several news platforms, eliciting both internal and external reactions concerning the current state of human rights and security policy in the country.

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