Venezuela releases 39 political prisoners following second round of post-Maduro talks
The releases follow a new round of negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives, part of an ongoing process to address the country's political prisoners.
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Venezuela's interim government has released 39 political prisoners, following a second round of negotiations between government representatives and the political opposition, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
The release is described as part of a continuing dialogue process between the two sides in the aftermath of Nicolas Maduro's departure from power, though the report did not specify exactly when Maduro left office, the identities of those released, or the full terms discussed during the talks.
Venezuela has held large numbers of political detainees in recent years, with rights groups and opposition figures repeatedly calling for their release as a condition for broader political reconciliation. Prisoner releases have periodically been used as a confidence-building measure during past rounds of dialogue between Venezuelan authorities and opposition groups.
It remains unclear from the available reporting how many political prisoners remain in detention following this latest release, or what further steps are planned in the ongoing negotiation process between the interim government and the opposition.
The development comes as Venezuela continues to navigate a political transition, with the interim government and opposition parties reportedly continuing talks aimed at stabilizing the country's political situation.
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- Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks — Al Jazeera — All
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