# Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners as election calls grow

- Published: 2026-09-27T15:56:25Z
- Updated: 2026-09-28T04:11:32Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620lrw2xr12o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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A slew of dissidents being released from long-term detention comes days after the nation's interim leader met the US president.

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