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More prisoners released in Venezuela, as relatives demand better transparency

(26 Jan 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Carabobo, Venezuela – 25 Jan 2026 1. Various shots of Tucuyito Penitentiary Center 2. Carlos Pérez, released prisoner leaving prison 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos Pérez, released prisoner: "All well and good, tomorrow I have to appear in court and see what they tell me there. On May 29 of last year, they linked me to the dollar issue and all of that is a lie, that's all I can say, all of that is a lie. Anyway, we have great hope right now for all Venezuelans and well, keep fighting and that's it." 4. Family and friends waiting 5. Manuel Mora, released prisoner talking to his family 6. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Manuel Mora, released prisoner: "What I want to recall is that we have friends who saw me there behind bars and well, let's hope for freedom, we thank everyone for the great support they have given us so far, the companionship, it's not that we were alone, we felt accompanied by the prayers of all the people and as we move forward we will advance in peace and in healthy coexistence. We hope for the best for our country". 7. Various shots of Manuel Mora, talking to his family 8. Former prisoner throwing away his shirt STORYLINE: Advocacy group Foro Penal reported 80 new releases of prisoners in Venezuela, as relatives demand more transparency and freedom for all people they consider political prisoners. In January, the government announced there would be a significant number of prisoners released and since then families have gathered in tents outside several prisons, waiting for the release of their loved ones. Carlos Abreu was released Sunday from high security prison known as Tocuyito, in Carabobo state several prisoners were released and met with their families in emotional hugs. He was detained in May last year and was charged with terrorism, misleading offers and money laundering for allegedly promoting black market dollar prize. QUESTION. Abreu called that accusation a lie and said urged Venezuelans to keep fighting. Gonzalo Himiob, vice president of Foro Penal, said on social media that the number of those released could increase as the verification process progresses throughout the territory, adding that one of his lawyers had been released. The organization, which monitors the situation of prisoners in the South American country, estimates that more than 700 people remain in prison for political reasons. The ruling party denies that there are political prisoners in Venezuela and accuses those detained of conspiring to destabilize the government. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Friday that “626 people have been released from prison” and accused certain sectors of “manipulating the figures through lies.” She said she would ask the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to verify the lists of those released from prison, with the aim of putting an end to the discrepancies in the numbers. Following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela on January 3, the Venezuelan government offered to release “a significant number” of prisoners. But the process faces criticism from relatives and civil organizations for its lack of speed and information. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...