Venezuela: New political prisoners released following talks between government and opposition

New releases of political prisoners have taken place in Venezuela following another round of talks between the government and opposition, according to reports cited by Le Monde.

This release process was initiated after the signing of an amnesty law in January, as part of broader dialogue between Venezuelan authorities and opposition representatives.

NGOs deem measures insufficient

Despite these new releases, several non-governmental organizations continue to regard the process as insufficient. These NGOs notably criticize the slow pace of measures taken by authorities since the amnesty law was signed, arguing that the rate of releases falls short of expectations.

The exact number of people released in this latest round has not been specified, nor has the number of political prisoners who remain detained according to human rights organizations.

This new round of talks is part of a longer sequence of negotiations between the Venezuelan government and opposition, with outcomes being closely monitored by human rights advocates and the international community.

The criticism voiced by NGOs suggests that the issue of political prisoners will continue to weigh on discussions between the two sides in the months ahead.