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Political detentions in Venezuela

Overview

Reports from human rights organizations and foreign governments indicate a significant number of political prisoners remain in Venezuela. As of early October 2026, the NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón (JEP) reported that 424 people were categorized as political prisoners, including 42 women. This figure followed the release of 29 individuals after talks between the government and opposition.

By late October, the Portuguese Foreign Minister confirmed that four Portuguese citizens remained detained, with three in prison and one under house arrest. While Venezuelan authorities have charged these individuals with common crimes, the Portuguese government maintains the convictions are political. Data from Foro Penal noted 322 political detainees as of October 5, including 31 foreigners.

Entities

Venezuela · María Corina Machado · Paulo Rangel · Portugal · Instituto Nacional de Orientación Femenina

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Portugal reports four citizens remain detained in Venezuela

    Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel confirmed four Portuguese citizens remain detained in Venezuela, asserting their imprisonment is politically motivated despite local charges of common crimes.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Venezuela: 42 women remain detained for political reasons

    The NGO Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón reports that 42 women and 382 others remain detained for political reasons in Venezuela, following recent prisoner releases.

Sources

funchalnoticias.net · rr.pt · sapo.pt · talcualdigital.com