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Foro Penal confirms release of 20 political prisoners in Venezuela, including six linked to ‘operation Gideon’

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Foro Penal, an NGO that provides legal defense for political prisoners in Venezuela, confirmed that authorities have released 20 detainees since Friday, the day the second round of U.S.-backed talks between Chavismo and the opposition concluded. Those released include at least six people linked to the failed maritime attack against the […]

Six political prisoners released, including former lawmaker José Sánchez “Mazuco”

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan human rights organization Foro Penal reported the release of six political prisoners so far this month. The group includes former opposition lawmaker José Sánchez, widely known as “Mazuco.” Authorities arrested Sánchez “Mazuco” on September 30, 2024, in Zulia state amid the political crisis that followed the July 2024 presidential election. […]