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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Venezuelan officials announce prisoner releases amid activist demands for transparency

The Venezuelan government announced the release of 131 political prisoners, though activists report only 78 have been confirmed and over 300 remain in custody. Families and human rights groups are calling for public transparency regarding the release process and the status of remaining detainees.

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Why It Matters

The status of over 300 individuals detained for political reasons remains a point of contention between the Venezuelan government and human rights advocates, impacting the legal rights and physical safety of those still in custody.

Key Facts

  • The government announced the release of 131 political prisoners.
  • Foro Penal has confirmed only 78 releases to date.
  • Over 300 individuals remain in custody for political reasons.
  • Delcy Rodríguez claims 1,046 people have been released since the start of her management.
  • Activists and families are demanding a public and transparent list of released individuals.
  • Josnars Baduel and Henryberth Rivas are identified as current detainees at Rodeo 1 prison.
  • Florida Congressman Carlos Giménez has publicly called for the immediate release of all political prisoners.

Who's Mentioned

personJosnars Baduel“Detainee at Rodeo 1 prison”personDelcy Rodríguez“Venezuelan official overseeing the release process”personAlfredo Romero“Director of Foro Penal”organizationForo Penal“Human rights organization verifying prisoner releases”other1,046“Total releases claimed by Delcy Rodríguez since start of term”other131“Number of prisoners announced for release”locationRodeo 1“Prison in Miranda state, Venezuela”personDinorah Figuera“Opposition leader”personHenryberth Rivas“Detainee at Rodeo 1 prison”other78“Number of prisoners verified as released by Foro Penal”other300“Estimated number of remaining political prisoners”personHiowanka Ávila“Sister of Henryberth Rivas”personCarlos Giménez“Florida Congressman”personAndreína Baduel“Sister of Josnars Baduel”