Foro Penal verified the release of 104 political prisoners in Venezuela on January 25, 2026, as of 8 p.m. that day, according to a statement from Alfredo Romero, executive director of the organization, posted on X. Romero stated that Foro Penal continues to verify additional releases beyond the 104 confirmed. He called on the Venezuelan government to publish official lists of the releases for transparency. The announcement came amid ongoing monitoring of political detentions in Venezuela, with Foro Penal serving as a key organization tracking such cases.
