Venezuela’s Interim Leader Says 626 Prisoners Released but Offers Few Details Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, announced the release of 626 prisoners, though details remain scarce, sparking transparency concerns. Human rights group Foro Penal, however, confirmed the release of only 156 political prisoners since January 8th. This contrasts with earlier official claims and highlights discrepancies in the reported figures and types of released individuals.

• Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, stated 626 people have been released from prison.
• Limited information about the released prisoners has raised concerns about transparency.
• The Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal confirmed the release of 156 political prisoners since January 8th.
• Earlier reports indicated a much lower number of verified releases, including political detainees and foreigners.