Venezuela Releases Over 100 Political Prisoners Pope Meets With Opposition Leader Machado

At least 116 prisoners were released in Venezuela following their arrests during Nicolas Maduro’s presidency, as announced by the Ministry of Penitentiary Services. The ministry stated the individuals were imprisoned for acts disrupting the constitutional order. This release coincided with the recent abduction of Maduro by the United States, which has heightened calls for the release of political prisoners, with estimates of 800 to 1,200 still detained. The situation has drawn international attention, including a meeting between Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and Pope Leo XIV.

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