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Venezuela frees more election protesters, bringing total to 2,006-AG

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Posted on March 3, 2025

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(Reuters) - Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab said on Monday his office has requested that 110 people arrested during protests over a contested July election have their detention measures

Venezuela Releases More Protesters Amid Election Disputes

(Reuters) - Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab said on Monday his office has requested that 110 people arrested during protests over a contested July election have their detention measures revised, bringing the total number of protesters freed over the last few months to 2,006.

The attorney general's office has repeatedly freed protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government, which says President Nicolas Maduro won a third term in office, despite vote tallies published by the opposition which show its candidate notched a resounding win.

(Reporting by Mayela Armas; Writing by Julia Symmes Cobb)

Key Takeaways

  • Venezuela's AG announced the release of 2,006 protesters.
  • Protests erupted over a contested July election.
  • President Maduro's victory is disputed by the opposition.
  • The AG's office is revising detention measures.
  • Political tensions remain high in Venezuela.

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The release of protesters in Venezuela following a contested election.
Who announced the release of the protesters?
Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek Saab announced the release.
Why were the protests held?
Protests were held over a contested election in which President Maduro's victory was disputed.

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