Overview

• Rights group Foro Penal confirmed that 57 of the 80 political prisoners slated for release have been freed, including 48 Venezuelans and nine Americans or U.S. permanent residents.
• Venezuela’s attorney general said he will investigate President Nayib Bukele, Justice Minister Gustavo Villatoro and prison chief Osiris Luna Meza over reports of beatings, sexual abuse and denial of medical care.
• The released detainees, deported under the U.S. Alien Enemies Act in March, are scheduled for medical evaluations and interviews to document their treatment before final release.
• Human rights organizations and families of the deportees have condemned the March expulsions, arguing that many lacked proven gang ties and endured severe mistreatment at CECOT prison.
• Opposition leaders warned that nearly 1,000 political prisoners remain in Venezuelan jails and noted that 12 more activists have been arrested in recent days.