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The last two journalists detained in Venezuela were released on 26 February 2026, closing the chapter on long‑term imprisonments under arbitrary and politically motivated charges, the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Prensa reported. Jonathan Carrillo, imprisoned since July 2022, was freed with precautionary measures, while Pedro Urribarri, detained since May 2025, regained complete freedom. Their release came about one week after Venezuela’s new Amnesty Law aimed at reducing political incarcerations was enacted, freeing dozens of media workers and other detainees. Despite this progress, uncertainty remains over legal certainty and rights restoration for some journalists, and many political prisoners in the country are still detained.
To read the full story: https://tjcproject.org/last-two-journalists-held-in-venezuela-freed-after-amnesty-law/