"The government of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has released dozens of prisoners held for protesting his disputed victory in the country's 2024 election. The release of at least 87 prisoners comes as the administration of United States President Donald Trump has continued its pressure campaign against Caracas. list of 3 itemsend of list It was the second release within a week, in what some observers have viewed as an effort by Maduro to strike a more conciliatory tone,"
"Maduro claimed victory in the July 2024 vote, maintaining he had secured a third six-year term. The opposition has alleged widespread fraud, publishing results later verified by independent experts showing that Edmond Gonzalez had won by a landslide. Gonzalez ran in place of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after she was banned from standing in the election. Machado recently emerged in Oslo, Norway, after spending months in hiding."
The Venezuelan government released at least 87 prisoners held for protesting the disputed 2024 election, marking a second release within a week. Two rights groups confirmed new releases from Tocoron prison on January 1, and the government previously announced 99 releases on December 25. Foro Penal verified fewer releases than the government claimed. The disputed July 2024 vote saw Maduro claim a third term while the opposition alleged fraud and published results showing Edmond Gonzalez won by a landslide. The vote sparked widespread protests, at least 28 deaths and thousands of arrests, amid U.S. pressure on Caracas.
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