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Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela Heads Towards a New Political Era

Published January 14, 2026, 21:06
Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela Heads Towards a New Political Era

“The message is that of a Venezuela that opens to a new political era, an era that allows tolerance despite disagreements,” interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez stated tonight, following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by US forces on January 3rd. Rodríguez announced the release of 406 political prisoners since December, as part of a process initiated by Maduro, although the NGO Foro Penal reports a lower number of releases (180). The new government has ruled out the release of individuals accused of serious crimes, such as murder and drug trafficking, as well as offenses related to undermining the constitutional order.