Venezuela’s Promise to Release Political Prisoners Remains Unfulfilled

Summary: Despite Venezuela’s government announcement of releasing a significant number of political prisoners as a goodwill gesture, families are still waiting for their loved ones to be freed. The discrepancy between the official statement and the actual number of detainees released has raised concerns and skepticism among rights groups and the international community.
Link: [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/10/venezuela-prisoners-free/), [NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5672535/venezuela-releases-political-prisoners-days-after-u-s-removes-nicolas-maduro), [France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/venezuela-says-it-has-released-large-number-of-political-prisoners)

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, announced the release of a ‘large’ number of political prisoners, attributing it to a gesture of goodwill. However, reports from rights groups indicate that only a limited number of detainees have been set free since the declaration. Families anxiously await updates outside prisons across the country, hoping for the promised liberation of their relatives.

The United States President, Donald Trump, claimed credit for Venezuela’s decision to release political prisoners, suggesting that it was at Washington’s request. This move comes shortly after the U.S. seized President Nicolás Maduro, indicating a shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations.

The discrepancy in the number of prisoners released, as stated by the Venezuelan government and reported by rights groups, highlights the ongoing political turmoil and human rights concerns in the country. The lack of transparency and accountability in the release process raises doubts about the sincerity of the gesture and the government’s commitment to upholding democratic values.

As families continue to wait for the return of their loved ones, the international community closely monitors the situation in Venezuela, urging authorities to ensure the swift and fair release of all political prisoners. The discrepancy in numbers and the delayed implementation of the promise have sparked debates about the government’s true intentions and its willingness to address the human rights crisis in the country.

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