American Citizens Released from Venezuela: A Friend's Plea for Maria Oropeza

Release of American Citizens from Venezuela

• ⚡ Four American citizens have been confirmed released from Venezuelan prisons under the Maduro regime.
• ⚠️ Despite these releases, dozens of prisoners are believed to still be detained for opposing the Maduro regime.

The Case of Maria Oropeza

• 📌 Maria Oropeza, an activist and lawyer, was arrested nearly a year and a half ago during a live stream.
• ⚖️ She is accused by the Venezuelan government of being a terrorist for speaking out against the 2024 election results, a charge her friend calls politically motivated.
• 🏥 Oropeza is reportedly held in El Helicoide, described as the largest torture center in Latin America.

Hope for Release and Political Change

• 💬 Friends and supporters believe Oropeza is aware of the recent releases and expect her to be among the next to be freed due to her high profile.
• 🤝 There is hope that the new leadership, particularly Diosdado Cabello, may pursue a peaceful resolution and release political prisoners.
• 🇺🇸 Support for Oropeza's release has come from figures like Senator Rick Scott, who has publicly advocated for her freedom.

Plea to President Trump

• 🙏 A direct appeal is made to President Trump to prioritize Maria Oropeza's release in any ongoing negotiations.
• 📣 The Inter-American Human Rights Court has previously demanded Oropeza's immediate release, highlighting the urgency of her situation.