Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow
A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
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"a significant number of political prisoners had been released on Saturday morning from several of Venezuela's detention centres."
— Gonzalo Himiob , Activist
"the shameless puppet and her unscrupulous and undignified puppet-master"
— Pedro Mario Burelli , Executive
Key People
Delcy Rodriguez is the acting president of Venezuela, previously serving as Maduro's deputy.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gonzalo Himiob is the vice-president of the prisoner rights group Foro Penal.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Pedro Mario Burelli is a former Venezuelan state oil company executive and opposition commentator.
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A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.
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