Venezuela Releases 100 Political Prisoners Amidst US Pressure

Release of Political Prisoners

• 🕊️ Approximately 100 Venezuelan political prisoners were released from Albertador prison.
• 🗣️ The released individuals expressed joy and maintained their innocence, with one stating they were linked to black market dollar sales, which they claim is a lie.
• 👩‍⚖️ A wife of a released detainee called for amnesty for all political prisoners, emphasizing their innocence and deservingness of freedom.

Government Stance and US Influence

• 🏛️ Under pressure from Washington, the interim government promised the release of numerous detainees.
• ⚠️ Despite the releases, the government claims Venezuela has no political prisoners, asserting that those jailed were attempting to destabilize the government.
• 🗣️ The interim president pushed back against the Trump administration, criticizing Washington's orders to Venezuelan politicians and advocating for political dissent with a capital 'P' and 'V' for Venezuela.

Protests and Counter-Demands

• ✊ Supporters of Nicolas Maduro protested in Caracas, calling for the release of Maduro and his wife from US custody.
• ⚖️ The protests highlight a counter-demand amidst the ongoing political tensions and US influence.