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Police officers lower a flag at Zone 7 of the Bolivarian National Police, where political detainees are held, in Caracas, 8 January 2026

Video. Venezuela frees several high-profile opposition figures and activists

Updated: 09/01/2026 - 9:43 GMT+1

Venezuela released a "significant number" of high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists in a gesture to seek peace, just days after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

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