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According to the Venezuelan human rights group, Foro Penal, there are approximately 711 political figures and opposition leaders detained in various prisons across the country

Venezuelan political prisoners to be freed under new proposal

January 31, 2026, 11:53 AM - 3 min read

While the Venezuelan government has not yet published the text of the bill, Rodriguez indicated that it would cover cases dating back to 1999, while excluding individuals convicted of serious crimes such as murder, human rights abuses, and drug trafficking

Rubio threatens action if Venezuela drifts from US goals

January 28, 2026, 06:20 PM - 3 min read

The hearing was Rubio’s first public appearance before Congress since the US raid on Caracas that led to the capture of her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, on January 3.

How cyber-sabotage turns critical utilities into modern weapons

January 26, 2026, 03:32 PM - 8 min read

This synchronisation of traditional military action with advanced cyber warfare represents a new chapter in international conflict, one where lines of computer code that manipulate critical infrastructure are among the most potent weapons.

Venezuela’s interim government has released over 100 political prisoners amid US pressure, as rights groups track hundreds freed since early January.

Venezuela frees over 100 political prisoners: NGO

January 26, 2026, 10:58 AM - 2 min read

In a post on X, Alfredo Romero, director of the NGO Foro Penal, stated, “We have identified 104 releases of political prisoners in Venezuela today. We continue to verify other releases from prison. It would be ideal if the government published lists of releases.”

US President Donald Trump also praised Rodríguez’s leadership as being “very strong”, while he accelerates efforts to open Venezuela’s oil sector to private investment

Over 600 political prisoners freed: Venezuelan Interim President

January 24, 2026, 02:52 PM - 2 min read

As many as 626 inmates have been freed since December 2025, said, Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, adding that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is welcome to verify the figures independently

However, the official did not mention the date of her visit, nor confirmed whether it has been set yet

Venezuela’s interim president to visit US: Officials

January 22, 2026, 03:17 PM - 3 min read

Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez would be the first sitting president of the country to visit the United States in nearly 35 years

Trump’s Greenland gambit now on shaky ground

January 22, 2026, 03:05 PM - 8 min read

Trump’s military threats had toxic polling numbers with the American public. His Republican allies openly threatened to revolt. European countries are sending reinforcements to Greenland, hiking the costs of any potential invasion. And Europeans started to contemplate what economic retaliation might look like.