The Government of Venezuela announced the release of 88 people detained amid the post-election crisis following the 2024 presidential vote, according to human rights organizations reporting the development this Thursday afternoon during the 3-hour window from 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM UTC on January 2, 2026. This new round of releases occurred just one week after the liberation of 99 detainees on Christmas Day, as stated by the human rights organizations. The releases address detentions stemming from the post-election period, with human rights groups confirming the government's announcement on Thursday.
