NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Venezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty law
Venezuelan courts have released 131 individuals detained for political reasons, a move the U.S. government describes as a step toward national reconciliation. The releases were facilitated by the government's Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence and follow an amnesty law enacted in February.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The release of these 131 individuals is part of a broader, ongoing process that has seen over 1,000 people freed since January, impacting the legal status of opposition figures, journalists, and activists in Venezuela.
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personMarco Rubio“Commented on the releases as a step toward reconciliation.”organizationMinisterio de Comunicación e Información“Announced the releases.”personDelcy Rodríguez“Initiated the amnesty law and the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence.”organizationForo Penal“Tracks political prisoners in Venezuela.”organizationPrograma para la Paz y la Coexistencia Democrática“Requested the evaluation of cases for release.”personNicolás Maduro“Captured by U.S. forces and facing drug trafficking charges.”personHugo Chávez“Mentioned as the predecessor to Maduro.”personDonald Trump“Associated with a three-phase plan for Venezuelan stabilization.”