Over 400 prisoners released in Venezuela according to top lawmaker

Venezuela’s top lawmaker announced the release of over 400 prisoners, contradicting claims from rights groups that only 60 to 70 had been freed recently. The decision to release some prisoners, not political ones, was made as a peace gesture following President Maduro’s abduction by US forces. Human rights organizations estimate 800 to 1,200 political prisoners in Venezuela, with slow and limited releases reported. US continues to control Venezuela’s oil shipments, seizing vessels and planning to control oil resources indefinitely.

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