"Our dear comrade Kennedy Tejeda, lawyer, human rights defender, political prisoner in Tocoron since August 2, 2024, has been released from prison. Now back at home with his family, Foro Penal's executive director, Alfredo Romero, said in a statement on social media. We continue verifying other releases, Romero added. It would be ideal for the government to publish lists of releases."
"Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez promised to release prisoners detained under Nicolas Maduro, in her first media briefing after the former leader's abduction by US special forces earlier this month. Rodriguez said the move to free hundreds of prisoners, many of whom were picked up in a crackdown on dissent following Maduro's refusal to concede the 2024 presidential election, marked the beginning of a new political moment that allowed greater political and ideological diversity."
Venezuelan authorities freed at least 104 people listed as political prisoners, with the number expected to rise as Foro Penal verifies releases. Released detainees include lawyer and human rights activist Kennedy Tejeda, who had been detained since August 2, 2024 after visiting a Carabobo detention centre, and communications student Juan Francisco Alvarado. Foro Penal executives Alfredo Romero and Gonzalo Himiob confirmed the releases and urged the government to publish official lists. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez characterized the move as initiating a new political moment following a recent high-profile abduction, and the government has announced more than 600 releases in recent weeks.
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