Foro Penal confirms 64 political prisoners freed, including Emirlendris Benítez; Dinorah Figuera demands full freedom

Foro Penal confirmed 64 political prisoners released as of Friday night, out of the 131 announced by Delcy Rodríguez's government, AFP reported. Before the releases, the group counted 391. Among those freed is Emirlendris Benítez, held since August 2018, according to its director, Alfredo Romero, quoted by AFP.

Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly, welcomed the family reunions but warned that not everyone is out and urged continued pressure for full freedom, AFP reported. David Placeres said the releases were not negotiated at the table. State TV mentioned amnesty or prisoner releases only once in seven days.

«They were not negotiated at the third-phase table, the table that wrapped up this Wednesday.»— David Placeres, August 15, 2026 · watch