US Presses Venezuela to Free Remaining Political Prisoners
The US secretary of state has urged Venezuela to release the political prisoners still held. He also talked about preparing the ground for elections that are seen as free, fair and credible. The talks signal Washington's continued focus on Venezuela's internal politics.
Context
Context: Venezuela has seen years of political tension, with the US and other countries pressing for fair elections and the freedom of jailed opponents. Political prisoners are people detained over their political views, which is why their release is a long-running demand.
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