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Edmundo González after release asks to establish responsibilities

Edmundo González, Venezuela's exiled opposition leader, welcomed the release of 131 prisoners announced by the government but stressed that this does not erase the suffering endured and called for accountability.

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How many political prisoners are held, and is the trend improving? · Full question dossier →

linked by topic terms: political prisoners

What would settle it: Foro Penal's monthly count falling for two consecutive months with named releases.

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Edmundo González celebrated the release of 131 prisoners announced by the Venezuelan government.

González stated that the releases do not erase the suffering of the prisoners and their families.

He called for establishing responsibilities and preserving memory through testimonies and records.

Foro Penal confirmed at least 72 political prisoners have been released in recent hours.

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