470 political prisoners remain imprisoned

Omissions

• The figure of 470 comes from NGO Foro Penal, a Venezuelan human rights organization, not from official government sources.
• Other credible sources reported different figures: Amnesty International reported at least 485 political prisoners, while Reuters cited approximately 800 at the beginning of 2026.
• The political prisoner count in Venezuela was fluctuating significantly in early 2026 due to releases under the Amnesty Law (passed February 2026) and its subsequent termination.
• The speaker could not have known the Anadolu Agency source as it was likely published after April 29, 2026; however, the underlying Foro Penal data may have been available earlier.

Sources

• PrimaryAmnesty InternationalAt least 485 individuals remain arbitrarily detained for political reasons in Venezuela despite the implementation of an Amnesty law in February 2026.
• SecondaryAnadolu AgencyData from the NGO Foro Penal suggests that approximately 470 political prisoners remain in Venezuelan jails.
• SecondaryAnadolu AgencyOf the 526 prisoners, 470 are men and 56 are women. Civilians account for 353, with 173 military personnel.
• SecondaryEl PaísCurrently, including the announced releases, there are still approximately 720 political prisoners in Venezuela, the highest number in the country's history according to human rights organizations.