"The government puts the figure at 626, while NGOs reduce it to 258. Human rights advocates have denounced that authorities often report far higher numbers than the real ones Carlos Andres Perez after his release from prison in Tocuyito, Venezuela, this Sunday.Jacinto Oliveros (AP) This Sunday saw 104 new prisoner releases in Venezuela, primarily from penitentiaries in the interior of the country, and prisoners' advocates continued to confirm further releases."
"Among those released this Sunday is Kennedy Tejeda, a lawyer with Foro Penal, an NGO that defends political prisoners and has been prominent in recent weeks. Tejeda was arrested in August 2024 when he went to a police station to offer his services as a lawyer for a protester detained during the demonstrations against the results of the presidential elections in which Maduro declared himself the winner. Two other prominent human rights defenders remain in prison: Javier Tarazona, of Fundaredes, and Eduardo Torres, of Provea."
Since January 8, NGOs report 258 people released on bail while the government reports 626. This Sunday saw 104 new releases, mainly from penitentiaries in the interior, and prisoners' advocates confirmed ongoing additional releases. Families of detainees maintain vigils outside prisons and protests continue amid reported U.S. pressure following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro. Among those released is lawyer Kennedy Tejeda, who was arrested in August 2024 after offering legal assistance to a detained protester. Two human rights defenders, Javier Tarazona and Eduardo Torres, remain imprisoned. The Unity Platform has reactivated to press for massive, public, transparent releases and records 854 people still needing freedom.
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