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Political Prisoners

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This page collects the 22 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Political Prisoners”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Human Rights, Venezuela, and Foreign Policy.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALDec 10, 2024Senate Resolution Recognizing Human Rights Day and Condemning Political ImprisonmentThis resolution marks Human Rights Day by condemning the use of political imprisonment worldwide and calling for the release of individuals detained for their advocacy work. It directs the U.S. Depart

Recent Activity

  1. Mon, Aug 171 item
    1. Venezuelan officials announce prisoner releases amid activist demands for transparencyThe Venezuelan government announced the release of 131 political prisoners, though activists report only 78 have been confirmed and over 300 remain in custody. Families and human rights groups are calMiami-Dade County
  2. Sat, Aug 151 item
    1. Venezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty lawVenezuelan courts have released 131 individuals detained for political reasons, a move U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a crucial step toward national reconciliation. The releases follMiami-Dade County2 reports
  3. Fri, Aug 141 item
    1. At least 40 political prisoners released in Venezuela following government-opposition talksAt least 40 political prisoners, including six women, have been released from custody in Venezuela following the conclusion of initial negotiations between the government and opposition leaders. The rMiami-Dade County2 reports
  4. Mon, Aug 31 item
    1. International Red Cross meets with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu KyiThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a private meeting with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, marking a rare instance of contact with the outside world since her 202Miami-Dade County3 reports
  5. Mon, May 182 items
    1. Protests in Caracas Over Deaths of Political Prisoner and MotherDemonstrators gathered in Caracas to demand justice following the death of a woman whose son died in state custody nine months prior. The protest highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment ofMiami-Dade County
    2. Mother Dies After Venezuela Admits Hiding Son's DeathUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Foro Penalorganization5 mentions
  2. 02Donald Trumpperson3 mentions
  3. 03International Committee of the Red Crossorganization3 mentions
  4. 04Ministerio de Comunicación e Informaciónorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Christopher H. Smithperson2 mentions
  6. 06Rodeo 1location1 mentions
  7. 07131other1 mentions
  8. 08Jeff Duncanperson1 mentions
  9. 09Programa para la Paz y la Coexistencia Democráticaorganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsSenate Resolution Recognizing Human Rights Day and Condemning Political Imprisonment
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Christopher H. Smith, Jeff Duncan
  • Topic to orgsForo Penal, International Committee of the Red Cross, Ministerio de Comunicación e Información (+1 more)
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  1. Aug 17, 2026NewsVenezuelan officials announce prisoner releases amid activist demands for transparency
  2. Aug 15, 2026NewsVenezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty law
  3. Aug 15, 2026NewsVenezuelan authorities release 131 political detainees following amnesty law
  4. Aug 14, 2026NewsAt least 40 political prisoners released in Venezuela following government-opposition talks
  5. Aug 14, 2026NewsAt least 40 political prisoners released in Venezuela following government-opposition talks
  6. Aug 3, 2026NewsInternational Red Cross meets with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
  7. Aug 3, 2026NewsInternational Red Cross meets with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
  8. Aug 3, 2026NewsInternational Red Cross meets with detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi
  9. May 18, 2026NewsProtests in Caracas Over Deaths of Political Prisoner and Mother
  10. May 18, 2026NewsMother Dies After Venezuela Admits Hiding Son's Death

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