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Foro Penal Venezolano

Foro Penal Venezolano

Human Rights Organization

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Venezuela's opposition under continued pressure after Maduro's removal

Force in Play

Primary tracker of Venezuelan political prisoners

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa walked free from prison on February 8, 2026, after nearly nine months behind bars. Hours later, heavily armed men in civilian clothes seized him from his Caracas home, forced him into unmarked vehicles, and the government now says he violated release conditions and has been placed under house arrest.

Updated May 27

The Venezuela raid and congressional war powers

Force in Play

Monitoring ongoing amnesty law implementation and prisoner releases

Congress hasn't declared war since 1942, though presidents have ordered 212 military strikes without formal declarations. On January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces raided Venezuela, captured President NicolΓ‘s Maduro in his residence, and flew him to New York to face narcoterrorism charges.

Updated May 22