Overview
- National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez said a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign detainees are being freed, without specifying totals or names.
- Spain confirmed five of its citizens were released, including prominent activist Rocío San Miguel, with the embassy coordinating their return.
- Foro Penal reported the release of opposition figures Enrique Márquez and Biagio Pilieri, with families and media documenting their exit from custody.
- President Trump and the White House said the move came at U.S. request, as Washington seizes sanctioned oil tankers and prepares to oversee Venezuela’s petroleum sales.
- Human-rights groups are verifying each case and caution that hundreds remain detained, and Trump said he expects to meet opposition leader María Corina Machado in Washington next week.