Four Portuguese detained for political reasons in Venezuela

Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel stated that four Portuguese citizens remain imprisoned in Venezuela for political reasons, with one under house arrest. During a parliamentary hearing regarding the 2027 State Budget, Rangel confirmed that three are in effective prison and one is under house arrest. He emphasized that the Portuguese government believes the charges against them are politically motivated. As of October 5, there are 322 political prisoners in Venezuela, including 31 foreigners. Since 2014, a total of 19,253 political detentions have been documented in the country.