Overview
- National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez announced the decision in a televised message, saying it covers Venezuelans and foreigners.
- Authorities say the releases are already underway on a progressive basis in multiple penitentiary centers.
- The government characterizes the action as not negotiated with other parties and presents it as a step toward easing tensions.
- No names or totals have been disclosed, leaving the scope, timing, and selection criteria unclear.
- Human-rights groups have tracked thousands of politically motivated detentions in recent years, heightening scrutiny of how this process is verified.