Venezuelan Activist Javier Tarazona Released After Nearly Five Years in Detention
Summary
Right-wing activist Javier Tarazona has been released from prison in Caracas after nearly five years of detention, alongside over 30 political prisoners in Venezuela.
Key Points
- Javier Tarazona, director of the human rights group Fundaredhes, was released after spending 4 years and 7 months in jail.
- Tarazona was freed from the Helicoide prison in Caracas after 1,675 days of incarceration.
- More than 30 political prisoners, including Tarazona, have recently been released in Venezuela.
- Despite the releases, over 700 political prisoners reportedly remain jailed, with the government denying holding any political prisoners.
