473 political prisoners remain in Venezuela today.

Omissions

• The MEP did not specify the source for the figure of 473. The authoritative source Foro Penal reported 454 political prisoners as of April 27, 2026 (two days before the claim). The MEP's figure of 473 is 19 higher than Foro Penal's count, representing approximately 4% difference.
• Amnesty International reported 'at least 485' individuals arbitrarily detained for political reasons in 2026, which is slightly higher than the MEP's figure.
• The discrepancy may reflect different methodologies or timing, as prisoner releases were ongoing during this period following Venezuela's amnesty law enacted in February 2026.

Sources

• PrimaryForo Penal (Venezuelan Penal Forum)454 political prisoners in Venezuela as of April 27, 2026
• PrimaryAmnesty InternationalAt least 485 individuals remain arbitrarily detained for political reasons in Venezuela