The Committee of Mothers in Defense of the Truth indicated that these releases are an achievement resulting from the struggle of each of the families and activists “that fills us with joy”, although it is “insufficient.” Clippve also indicated that, according to estimates, at least 89 political prisoners remain detained in Tocorón, one of the prisons in the center of the country that housed the largest number of post-election detainees
Committees of relatives and human rights organizations confirmed on the morning of this January 1 the releases of at least 87 political prisoners who were detained in the prisons of Tocorón (Aragua state) and El Rodeo I, located in the state of Miranda.
The committees of Mothers in Defense of the Truth and for the Freedom of Political Prisoners reported that, during the early hours of Thursday, at least 87 post-election detainees were taken from the Tocorón prison in several buses. However, Clippve released a confirmed list with the names of 55 men from the states of Barinas, Bolívar, Miranda, Falcón, Zulia, Lara, Carabobo, Yaracuy and the Capital District.
📢 Update on releases of political prisoners | January 1, 2026
Thanks to the work of family, friends, defenders and organizations, it has been possible to confirm the release of at least 55 political prisoners from the Tocorón prison (Aragua) and Rodeo I (Miranda),… https://t.co/qscCcYJfHO
— Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners. (@clippve) January 1, 2026
Clippve also indicated that, according to estimates, at least 89 political prisoners remain detained in Tocorón, one of the prisons in the center of the country that housed the largest number of post-election detainees.
The Committee of Mothers in Defense of the Truth indicated that this is an achievement resulting from the struggle of each of the families and activists “that fills us with joy”, although it is “insufficient.”
«This is a limited freedom, because they are still on trial and with precautionary measures and many other of our relatives are still arbitrarily deprived of their freedom. “Injustice continues to affect hundreds of families throughout the country,” said the organization, which reiterated its request for a “general amnesty” that benefits all those deprived of liberty for political reasons.
For its part, both NGO Justice, Encounter and Forgiveness and the Penal Forum confirmed at least 33 releases. Alfredo Romero, president of the Penal Forum, confirmed the release of Jonathan Torres from Rodeo I and indicated that another person would have been released with precautions from that detention center.
This group of released inmates joins those released with precautionary measures on December 25. Various NGOs have been able to confirm between 65 and 71, while the Ministry of Penitentiary Service placed the figure at 99.
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