Overview
- The State Department welcomed the interim authorities’ move after multiple American citizens were freed, with outlets reporting at least four releases.
- Venezuelan officials claim more than 400 people have been released, while NGOs have verified only about 56 to 70 and say no official list or timelines have been provided.
- Families are demanding proof of life and access to detainees as the U.N. fact-finding mission says the partial releases fall far short of human rights obligations.
- Prosecutors confirmed the death of detainee Edilson José Torres Fernández following a reported health crisis, intensifying concerns about conditions and medical care in custody.
- The U.S. urged Americans to leave Venezuela, citing security risks and reports of armed colectivos searching phones for signs of U.S. support or citizenship.