Overview
- Interim president Jorge Rodríguez said the government has begun freeing many political prisoners, including foreigners, without specifying how many.
- Rodríguez pledged to work for the release and return of detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, reiterating loyalty to them.
- At a memorial event, Rodríguez condemned what he called a U.S. attack on January 3, with the government reporting about 100 deaths among soldiers and civilians.
- He announced plans on state television to repair damaged military facilities and urged national unity during what he called a very delicate period.
- The push comes after years of repression under Maduro’s rule, with human-rights organizations reporting more than 800 detentions of opponents and journalists.