Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners, including foreigners

Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, described by a senior official as a "unilateral gesture of peace," and Spanish media reported at least four Spaniards were freed.

Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, including some foreign nationals, the article reports. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly and brother of the de facto leader Delcy Rodríguez, described the move as "a unilateral gesture of peace" and said it was not agreed with other parties. He did not specify how many people would be released. Human rights groups and media reports say some foreigners have been freed while many remain in detention. Key points: - A senior Venezuelan official called the releases "a unilateral gesture of peace" and said they were not negotiated with other parties. - The official did not specify the total number of people to be released. - Spanish media reported that at least four Spanish citizens were freed. - Foro Penal, a Venezuelan human rights group, has recorded detainees of many nationalities and reports 87 foreigners and Venezuelans with dual nationality remain in custody. Summary: The article presents the releases as an official gesture and notes limited, specific reports of freed foreign nationals while numerous detainees remain according to human rights monitors. Undetermined at this time.