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Venezuela Political Prisoners Count Rises to 328 as August Releases Fall Short

Foro Penal reports 328 political prisoners in Venezuela, with verified August releases totaling 89.

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Foro Penal reported that the total number of political prisoners in Venezuela was 328 as of August 31, 2026. [1] The agreement grants the United States control of more than 20% of Venezuela's crude oil reserves. [2] The Venezuelan opposition party Primero Justicia (PJ) demanded transparency, information, and verifiable guarantees regarding the oil agreement announced between Caracas and Washington. [3] Foro Penal verified 89 releases of political prisoners during the week ending August 31, 2026. [4] Of the 328 political prisoners, 145 are military personnel and 183 are civilians. [5] The Venezuelan government announced the release of 131 people on August 14, 2026, but Foro Penal only confirmed 89 of these. [6] Primero Justicia stated that Venezuela has the right to know the terms of the agreement and how resources will be administered to ensure benefits reach the nation. [7] The agreement has a 25-year validity period with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per day. [8]
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  1. Foro Penal reported that the total number of political prisoners in Venezuela was 328 as of August 31, 2026. · EL NACIONAL
  2. The agreement grants the United States control of more than 20% of Venezuela's crude oil reserves. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  3. The Venezuelan opposition party Primero Justicia (PJ) demanded transparency, information, and verifiable guarantees regarding the oil agreement announced between Caracas and Washington. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  4. Foro Penal verified 89 releases of political prisoners during the week ending August 31, 2026. · EL NACIONAL
  5. Of the 328 political prisoners, 145 are military personnel and 183 are civilians. · EL NACIONAL
  6. The Venezuelan government announced the release of 131 people on August 14, 2026, but Foro Penal only confirmed 89 of these. · EL NACIONAL
  7. Primero Justicia stated that Venezuela has the right to know the terms of the agreement and how resources will be administered to ensure benefits reach the nation. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  8. The agreement has a 25-year validity period with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per day. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
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