politics
enero 26, 2026
Con aplausos reciben a presos políticos excarcelados este 25 de enero
Familiares de presos políticos recibieron con aplausos y «gran alegría» la noticia de las excarcelaciones ocurridas este domingo, mientras reclaman la salida de quienes continúan detenidos después de que el gobierno anunció el 8 de enero un proceso de liberaciones.
TL;DR
- Families and activists welcomed the release of over 104 political prisoners with applause and shouts of 'freedom'.
- Carla Da Silva, accused in the failed 'Operation Gideon' maritime attack, was among those released, bringing joy to families involved in the case.
- Relatives have maintained vigils outside prisons, like El Rodeo I, awaiting the liberation of all political prisoners.
- The government announced a liberation process on January 8th but has not published a comprehensive list of those released.
- Student representatives from UCAB and UCV provided donations to the families camped outside prisons.
- The release of Professor Carlos Gómez Durán, president of the Mérida teachers' union, was also confirmed.