Rights group says 139 political prisoners released in Venezuela since January

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Jan 17, 2026 | 4:31 PM

Jan 17 (Reuters) – Venezuelan ‍human rights group ‌Foro ‌Penal said on Saturday that ‍it has confirmed the ‍release of 139 political ‍prisoners in Venezuela ‍since ‍January 8.

(Reporting by ⁠Raul ‌Cortes Editing by Rod ⁠Nickel)

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Rights group says 139 political prisoners released in Venezuela since January

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