Venezuela frees opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa

Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after eight months in detention, his son said; rights group Foro Penal said he was among at least 30 people freed on Sunday.

Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after eight months in detention, his son said. He is a prominent opposition figure and a former vice-president of the National Assembly. Rights group Foro Penal reported he was among people freed in recent releases. Known details: - Juan Pablo Guanipa was detained in May 2025 and has been held for about eight months prior to this release. - Ramón Guanipa, his son, said the family will be able to hug again soon. - Foro Penal reported that at least 30 people were freed on Sunday and named Guanipa among them. Summary: The release is one example among a series of reported detainee releases in recent weeks. Undetermined at this time.