Did Venezuela release thousands of people detained during protests?

Venezuela’s government has released some of the thousands of people who were detained during and after deadly protests that followed the July presidential election.

Why are people detained during a government crackdown in Venezuela?

People detained during a government crackdown following anti-government protests against the results of the presidential election, react to their release from the prison in Tocuyito, Venezuela, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacinto Oliveros)

Did Venezuela's protests lead to a coup?

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the protests led by opposition leader Juan Guaido and Leopoldo Lopez were tantamount to an attempted coup, but their efforts had been defeated.

Should Venezuela publish a precinct-level tally sheet?

On August 16, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, where all member states are represented, approved by consensus a resolution urging Venezuelan authorities to publish the precinct-level tally sheets and carry out an “impartial verification” of the results. It also urged authorities to respect human rights.

Is Venezuela's path to democracy irreversible?

Venezuelans have made clear that the current path toward democracy is irreversible. Venezuela’s military has a choice: embrace democracy, protect civilians and members of the democratically-elected National Assembly, or face more man-made suffering and isolation.