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Venezuelan authorities have placed opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa under house arrest in Maracaibo after his re-detention. His son claims this is an unjust imprisonment.

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Juan Pablo Guanipa, one of Venezuela's most prominent opposition leaders, was re-arrested less than 12 hours after his release. The prosecutor's office stated this was a violation of his release conditions, which prohibit him from commenting publicly on his case. Guanipa, a close ally of María Corina Machado, was arrested by armed men in plain clothes. His son demanded proof of life. This incident occurs amid announcements of an upcoming general amnesty law for all political prisoners.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced her political plans. She called for national unity and peaceful actions. Machado emphasized the need for economic reforms to overcome the crisis. Her statement caused a wide resonance in society.

Panamanian runner Jorge Castelblanco set a new record at the CAF Marathon 2026 in Caracas, winning the men's race. Ecuador's Silvia Ortiz won the women's race. The tenth anniversary tournament brought together over 10,000 participants from 25 countries.

Venezuela's government has passed a new oil reform, offering investors operational control and tax breaks. However, experts believe the changes are insufficient to bring back major international companies. Analysts note that boosting production requires massive investment, and the source of these funds remains unclear.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after over eight months in detention. His family calls for the release of all political prisoners. Analysts see this as a potential gesture in negotiations for a general amnesty.

A collective of thirty-two former heads of state and government, integrated into the Democratic Initiative of Spain and the Americas (Grupo IDEA), has demanded the unconditional release of all political prisoners in Venezuela. The experts emphasized that restoring the rule of law requires not only the release of detainees but also the repeal of repressive laws. Signatories include prominent figures like former Spanish Prime Ministers José María Aznar and Mariano Rajoy, and former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe. This call follows demands from former Argentine President Mauricio Macri. However, figures on released prisoners vary: from 391 to 895, while the Venezuelan Penal Forum records 687 still in custody. Grupo IDEA expressed concern over the amnesty bill, warning that freed citizens remain vulnerable to an arbitrary judicial system as long as repressive laws are in place. The group insists a transparent legal framework is essential for sustainable freedom.

Venezuelan parliament president Jorge Rodriguez promised to free all remaining political prisoners by February 13. This statement came after parliament preliminarily approved an amnesty bill, which the opposition criticized for being too vague.

Venezuelan politician Don Hugo demonstrated his power in an unconventional manner, allowing his subordinates to clean his shoes. This episode, covered by El Universal, has caused wide resonance and become a subject of discussion.

The Spanish oil company Repsol has resumed oil shipments from Venezuela under a special US permit. This operation allows the company to settle debts with the state-owned PDVSA through in-kind oil payments. Despite this progress, Repsol is proceeding cautiously, particularly at the request of its major shareholder, BlackRock. Experts note that despite the country's improved financial outlook, legal and political risks persist, including the presence of Chavismo figures in government and the need for Washington's approval.

Venezuela's Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez stated that the proposed amnesty bill aims to free political prisoners and accelerate national dialogue without foreign interference.