Slow-moving prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day after government announces goodwill effort
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Key Points:
- Diógenes Angulo was released from a Venezuelan prison after 17 months, amid government pledges to free a significant number of detainees, including political opposition members and activists.
- Despite the government's announcement, fewer than 20 prisoners have been freed so far, with over 800 still detained according to the advocacy group Foro Penal.
- The release coincided with news of former President Nicolás Maduro's capture by U.S. forces during a raid in Caracas, sparking protests by Maduro supporters across Venezuela demanding his return.
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the U.S. military intervention, reaffirming the government's stance against what it calls "criminal aggression" and asserting Maduro's continued leadership during his detention.
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