Venezuela releases 131 political prisoners after talks with opposition
Venezuela releases 131 political prisoners after dialogue with the opposition, the government announces.
WorldVenezuela releases 131 political prisoners after dialogue with the opposition, the government announces.
WorldThe first round of talks between the government and the opposition in Venezuela ended on Wednesday night.
WorldAfter several years in exile, opposition politician Dinorah Figuera has returned to Venezuela. Talks between the government and the opposition began on Thursday about the country's political future.
World politicsTalks on Venezuela's political transition and future are set to begin next week, the government and opposition say.
World politicsA total of 5,119 people have now been confirmed dead as a result of the devastating earthquakes that hit Venezuela in June.
WorldOver 4,700 people have been confirmed dead and around 17,000 injured in the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela in early July.
WorldThe death toll in Venezuela rose to 1,943 on Tuesday evening after two earthquakes last week, according to the country's authorities. Hundreds of bodies from the state of La Guaira are reported to have not yet been identified.
WorldFour days after the earthquake in Venezuela, the search for survivors continues. The confirmed death toll on Sunday was 1,450, said Jorge Rodríguez, the speaker of the country's parliament.
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