Venezuelans rally in more than 120 cities worldwide demanding release of political prisoners

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In a global day of mobilization, Venezuelans across more than 120 cities called for the release of political prisoners. The protests were spearheaded by opposition leader María Corina Machado, aiming to highlight human rights issues in Venezuela.

Dozens of cities in Venezuela and more than 120 gathering points around the world joined on Sunday a global day of mobilization called by Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace laureate María Corina Machado to demand the release of political prisoners and to bring international visibility to the country's human rights situation. The rallies took place simultaneously at noon Caracas time and included events across the Americas, Europe, and other regions with significant Venezuelan diaspora communities.