Venezuela frees 131 prisoners amid post-Maduro transition talks
Summary
Venezuela freed 131 people considered political prisoners amid US-brokered transition talks following Nicolas Maduro’s removal. The releases, welcomed by families and rights groups, come as opposition and interim authorities discuss reconciliation, frozen funds and judicial reform.
Key Points
- Venezuela released another 131 people considered political prisoners under its “Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence.”
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the release a crucial step in the nation’s reconciliation process.
- Opposition figure Dinorah Figuera is leading formal talks with the interim government on prisoner releases and broader recovery measures.
- Emirlendris Benitez was among those freed after years in detention over the 2018 drone attack on Nicolás Maduro.
