Head of Venezuela’s national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a “significant number” of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to “seek peace” following the military operation that deposed Maduro
People attend a vigil to demand freedom for political prisoners at El Helicoide prison in Caracas, on Tuesday. PIC/AFP
Multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the Trump administration said on Tuesday.
“We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said. “This is an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities.” It comes after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid earlier this month.
Head of Venezuela’s national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a “significant number” of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to “seek peace” following the military operation that deposed Maduro.
As of Tuesday, the Venezuela human rights group Foro Penal confirmed 56 prisoners that were detained for political reasons had been freed.
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