Venezuela announces release of 300 prisoners this week
Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Tuesday that 300 prisoners will be released between Monday and Friday of this week. The group includes three police officers detained since 2003, inmates with medical conditions, and prisoners over 70 years old, according to Rodriguez
Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced Tuesday that 300 prisoners will be released between Monday and Friday of this week. The group includes three police officers detained since 2003, inmates with medical conditions, and prisoners over 70 years old, according to Rodriguez's statement.
The announcement adds to ongoing uncertainty about Venezuela's treatment of political detainees under interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Human rights organization Foro Penal estimates over 400 people remain imprisoned for political reasons in Venezuela, though the government continues to deny holding any political prisoners.
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