epa12649925 Relatives of political prisoners wait outside Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, 14 January 2026. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated that 406 political prisoners have been released since December, while NGOs dispute the claim and say the process is marked by delays. EPA/Boris Vergara

epa12649924 Relatives of political prisoners wait outside Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, 14 January 2026. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated that 406 political prisoners have been released since December, while NGOs dispute the claim and say the process is marked by delays. EPA/Boris Vergara

epa12649923 A relative of a political prisoner waits in a tent in front of the Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, 14 January 2026. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated that 406 political prisoners have been released since December, while NGOs dispute the claim and say the process is marked by delays. EPA/Boris Vergara

epa12649922 Candles are seen in front of the Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, 14 January 2026. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated that 406 political prisoners have been released since December, while NGOs dispute the claim and say the process is marked by delays. EPA/Boris Vergara

epa12649921 A woman walks past tents set up by relatives of political prisoners in front of the Rodeo I prison in Zamora, Miranda state, Venezuela, 14 January 2026. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated that 406 political prisoners have been released since December, while NGOs dispute the claim and say the process is marked by delays. ...