Overview
- Peru’s foreign minister Hugo de Zela confirmed that Marco Antonio Madrid Martínez was released in Venezuela and is in contact with consular officials.
- Acting president Delcy Rodríguez said the total number of releases since December has reached 406 and described the process as ongoing.
- Rodríguez stated that cases involving homicide and narcotrafficking are excluded and that Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello is coordinating with justice bodies.
- Foro Penal and other NGOs report roughly 72–75 releases and say authorities conduct releases away from prisons, limiting verification and family access.
- The latest excarcerations have included journalists such as Roland Carreño and foreign nationals from the United States, Spain, Italy and Peru, with U.S. engagement underscored by President Trump’s lengthy call with Rodríguez.