Venezuela releases dozens of political prisoners and agrees to Supreme Court reforms

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Negotiations in Venezuela have yielded a dual breakthrough with court reform plans and the release of dozens of political prisoners.

Venezuela's interim administration and opposition parties have agreed to collaborate on reforming the nation's highest court, establishing a joint commission to oversee the selection of magistrates. Following this agreement, authorities began releasing political prisoners, with human rights groups confirming that dozens have been freed. The developments follow a second round of negotiations between the two factions and a meeting between the interim leader and Donald Trump.

The two sides agreed to set up a committee to review how candidates are chosen for the Supreme Court of Justice.
At least 39 political prisoners were released from custody following the latest round of talks.
The releases occurred after a meeting between the US President and Venezuela's interim leader.
Human rights organisations welcomed the releases but noted that the final number of freed individuals has not yet been fully confirmed.

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Venezuela is navigating a complex political transition following the end of Nicolas Maduro's administration, with the interim government and opposition attempting to rebuild democratic institutions and address human rights concerns.

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The Venezuelan interim government and opposition have agreed to reform the Supreme Court selection process, and at least 39 political prisoners have been released following recent talks.

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