NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 8, 2026Miami-Dade
Venezuelan Judge María Lourdes Afiuni granted full freedom after years of legal delays
Venezuelan judge María Lourdes Afiuni has been granted full freedom following years of legal delays and a sentence that was completed nearly seven years ago. The notification of her release was confirmed by her family members on Friday.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The case of María Lourdes Afiuni has been a long-standing point of international concern regarding judicial independence and due process in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- Judge María Lourdes Afiuni received notification of full freedom on Friday.
- The judge had been under detention for years, a situation that drew international condemnation.
- The sentence associated with her case was completed nearly seven years ago.
- The notification of release was confirmed by the judge's family.
Who's Mentioned
organizationAsamblea Nacional de Venezuela“Legislative body currently engaged in political talks.”locationEstados Unidos“Mediator in current Venezuelan political talks.”personThelma Fernández“Lawyer 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 Afiuni's arrest.”locationCaracas“Location where the news originated.”personHugo Chávez“Former President of Venezuela who publicly accused Afiuni of corruption.”personMaría Lourdes Afiuni“Venezuelan judge who was detained for over a decade.”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”