NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Venezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty law
Venezuelan courts have released 131 individuals detained for political reasons, a move U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a crucial step toward national reconciliation. The releases follow a request from the government's Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence and are part of an ongoing three-phase stabilization plan supported by the United States.
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The release of these detainees is part of a broader political transition and amnesty process in Venezuela following the 2026 change in government, impacting the legal status of hundreds of individuals previously held for political activities.
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personMarco Rubio“Commented on the releases as a step toward reconciliation.”organizationMinisterio de Comunicación e Información“Announced the releases via social media.”personDelcy Rodríguez“Initiated the amnesty law and the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence.”organizationForo Penal“Reports that 391 political prisoners remained in custody as of August 10.”personNicolás Maduro“Deposed and captured in early 2026; currently facing drug trafficking charges in”personDonald Trump“Proposed the three-phase plan for Venezuelan stabilization.”