Venezuela Releases From Prison Some of Thousands Detained

Venezuela releases 70 political prisoners from post-election sweep
It was the first major release of political prisoners since the beginning of President Nicolás Maduro’s post-election crackdown, which advocates say has been the worst in the country’s recent history.
Venezuela frees dozens of prisoners arrested after Maduro’s election victory
Dozens of people detained during protests over Venezuela’s disputed presidential election have been released, according to the local rights group Foro Penal.
Venezuela releases from prison some of the thousands detained after presidential election
Non-governmental organizations in Venezuela have announced the release from prison of some of the thousands of people who were detained during and after the deadly anti-government protests that followed the July presidential election,
Venezuela frees more prisoners arrested after election, rights group says
At least 60 people detained during protests over Venezuela's disputed presidential election in July have been released from prison, local rights group Foro Penal said on Saturday.
Venezuela to free 225 detained in post-election unrest: source
Venezuelan authorities will free 225 people this weekend who were detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, a source in the prosecutor's office told AFP Saturday.
Venezuela to Free More Than 200 Prisoners Who Defied Maduro Win
As many as 225 people who protested against Nicolás Maduro’s contested election victory were set to be freed from Venezuelan prisons this weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Venezuela To Free '225 Prisoners' Detained After Election: Prosecutors
Venezuelan authorities will release 225 prisoners this weekend who were detained during protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, a source in the prosecutor's office told AFP Saturday.
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At least 10 individuals held during Venezuela's post-election turmoil have been released, with reports of further expected releases from Yare III and Las Crisalidas prisons. The July election, which retained President Nicolas Maduro's leadership,
Venezuela Begins Releasing Prisoners Arrested After Election, Rights Group Says
Venezuela Begins Releasing Prisoners Arrested After Election, Rights Group Says CARACAS (Reuters) - Ten people who were detained amid protests in the wake of Venezuela's July presidential election have been released from prison, local rights group Foro ...

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