The human rights organization 'Justice, Encounter and Reparation' confirmed this Monday the release of 67 political prisoners in Venezuela, compared to the 116 releases announced by the country's authorities, according to its own independent count.
In a message posted on the social network X, the NGO specified that its figure is based solely on verified cases and that at this time they have been able to confirm the reunion in freedom of 67 people detained for political reasons. The organization wanted to emphasize in the message that this balance does not include unverified releases and underlined the importance of transparency and clear communication by the State.
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The Venezuelan Penitentiary Service, for its part, issued a statement in which it reported that **116 new releases have occurred** in various penitentiary centers in the country. According to the statement itself, the releases include **people detained for alleged acts related to "disturbing the constitutional order** and **threatening the country's stability**".
The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended the releases as part of a comprehensive review of cases initiated by the Government with the aim of promoting justice, fostering dialogue, and contributing to the preservation of peace in the country. According to the authorities, this review process will continue permanently and in accordance with current legal regulations, as part of the policies being implemented in Venezuela under her responsibility.
The announced releases are in addition to others recorded in December 2025, when the Government reported 187 releases in various penitentiary centers, motivated by the aim of reducing internal tensions and projecting an image of reconciliation internationally.