Venezuela: Political Prisoner Released After Receiving a 30-Year Sentence

Emirlendris Carolina Benítez is one of the most emblematic faces of the suffering endured by political prisoners in Venezuela.

As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.

The move comes a day after opposition figure Dinorah Figuera vowed to fight for the release of political prisoners in formal talks with the interim government. A first round of the US-brokered talks kicked off last week and wrapped up on Wednesday.

The move comes a day after opposition figure Dinorah Figuera vowed to fight for the release of political prisoners in formal talks with the interim government. A first round of the US-brokered talks kicked off last week and wrapped up on Wednesday.