Echoing calls for stability, Venezuela declared the imminent freedom of many political prisoners following the U.S. Caracas operation and Maduro couple’s arrest. Touted for preserving ‘peace and order,’ the initiative prompted thankful words from Italian leader Giorgia Meloni.
On X, Meloni affirmed her ongoing surveillance of Venezuela and aspirations for robust links with Acting President Delcy Rodriguez. She profusely thanked the start of prisoner releases—including Italian nationals—and expressed faith in its prolongation.
Opposition icon and Nobel Peace recipient Maria Corina Machado disseminated a stirring audio on social media, portraying the event as injustice’s defeat. ‘A crucial day: oppression fades, truth endures despite scars,’ she noted.
Ex-presidential hopeful Enrique Marquez was among liberatees, visibly joyful in a reporter’s video: ‘It’s finally over.’ Spain’s diplomats confirmed five compatriots freed, one with dual ties arranging departure through the Caracas mission, viewing it as upbeat.
The Guardian notes ambiguity on release scale, against estimates of 800-1,000 political prisoners from 2024 election-linked protests. As this humanitarian wave crests, it underscores shifting dynamics, potentially paving ways for negotiations and easing Venezuela’s long-standing strife under watchful international gaze.