The United States celebrated the release of political prisoners in Venezuela as a “crucial step” for the country’s reconciliation
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The government of Venezuela announced the release of 131 individuals as part of an initiative to review cases involving detainees held for politically related offenses. While the Venezuelan government reported the release of 131 prisoners, the NGO Foro Penal stated it had independently confirmed 40 of these cases.
Following the announcement, the United States welcomed the move. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the liberation of the political prisoners as a crucial step toward achieving national reconciliation in Venezuela.
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WTOP News - Washington DC (Washington DC, US)Focuses on official figures, the government announcement, and NGO verification discrepancies.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina)Highlights the international diplomatic reaction, specifically the U.S. response and secretary's statements.
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