Son in law of Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez released from prison after one year
Rafael Tudares was released on January 22 after 380 days of detention. The move follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro and a new oil deal with the United States.
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Rafael Tudares rafael tudares, a 46-year-old lawyer and son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez edmundo gonzalez, was released from prison on January 22, 2026, following 380 days of detention. Rafael Tudareswas arrested in January 2025 while taking his children to school in Caracas, Venezuela 
VE, and had been accused of terrorism charges. His wife, Mariana Gonzalez de Tudares mariana gonzalez de tudares, announced his release on X, previously describing his detention as an inhumane situation of enforced disappearance.
VE, and had been accused of terrorism charges. His wife, Mariana Gonzalez de Tudares mariana gonzalez de tudares, announced his release on X, previously describing his detention as an inhumane situation of enforced disappearance.The release took place at the residence of Gilles Roduit gilles roduit, the Swiss ambassador in Caracas. Ricardo Cusanno ricardo cusanno, former president of the Red Cross in Venezuela, was also present during the handover. This event follows the capture of Nicolas Maduro nicolas maduroon January 3, 2026, in Caracas. Nicolas Madurohas since been arraigned in a New York court on narcoterrorism charges. Following his capture, Delcy Rodriguez delcy rodriguez, who served as his deputy, has assumed the presidency of Venezuelaon an interim basis.
