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Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 15, 2026 02:08 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 15, 2026
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As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.

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  • ID #23829
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 15, 2026
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