NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade
Venezuelan Judge María Lourdes Afiuni granted full freedom
Venezuelan judge María Lourdes Afiuni has been granted full freedom following years of legal delays and the completion of a sentence nearly seven years ago. Her release follows international condemnation regarding the circumstances of her detention.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The case marks the conclusion of a long-standing legal proceeding involving a high-profile judicial figure whose detention drew significant international attention.
Key Facts
- Judge María Lourdes Afiuni received notification of full freedom on Friday.
- The release follows years of procedural delays in the Venezuelan legal system.
- Afiuni had completed her sentence nearly seven years prior to this notification.
- Her initial detention had been the subject of international condemnation.
Who's Mentioned
organizationAsamblea Nacional de Venezuela“Legislative body currently engaged in talks regarding democratic rights.”locationEstados Unidos“Mediator in the current political talks.”personThelma Fernández“Attorney for María Lourdes Afiuni.”personNelson Afiuni“Brother of María Lourdes Afiuni.”personNicolás Maduro“Deposed President of Venezuela.”personEligio Cedeño“Former banker whose release order led to Judge Afiuni's arrest.”locationCaracas“Location where the news was reported.”personHugo Chávez“Former President of Venezuela who publicly accused Afiuni of corruption.”personMaría Lourdes Afiuni“Venezuelan judge who was detained and recently granted full freedom.”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”