Venezuela Releases 225 Detainees After Disputed Election

The releases follow international criticism and a review of cases linked to post-election protests.

Venezuelan authorities have freed 225 individuals detained during protests following the contested July presidential election.
Local rights group Foro Penal confirmed the release of 107 political prisoners, while the prosecutor's office announced a total of 225 releases.
President Nicolás Maduro's government has faced allegations of election fraud, leading to mass protests and international condemnation.
The opposition claims their candidate, Edmundo González, won the election, contradicting official results that declared Maduro the victor.
Human rights organizations have criticized the Venezuelan government for its harsh crackdown and the conditions of detention.