"Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez stated that more than 400 people have been released since December 2024, insisting they are 'not political prisoners' but individuals convicted of "offences against the law and the Constitution," speaking during a parliamentary session in Caracas on Tuesday. "People who called for an invasion – they were indulged; people who called for military aggression against Venezuela were indulged; people who promoted violence, disunity, and division were indulged," he elaborated. "To date, there are more than 400 people released, the first 160 on December 23, 2024," Rodriguez announced. He added that the release "will continue to happen, and not because you ask us to, it is because the Bolivarian government had already announced it as a unilateral gesture of the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela." The National Assembly president also criticised the Venezuelan non-governmental human rights organisation Foro Penal, stating that it is a discredited body for charging people who raise the issue of release. "It charges money in a crafty and mean way. Rubbish, that way in which Foro Penal uses the situation of people deprived of liberty," he proclaimed. The list of released prisoners was made available to opposition lawmakers, as Rodriguez urged them to promote peaceful coexistence."

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"Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez stated that more than 400 people have been released since December 2024, insisting they are 'not political prisoners' but individuals convicted of "offences against the law and the Constitution," speaking during a parliamentary session in Caracas on Tuesday. "People who called for an invasion – they were indulged; people who called for military aggression against Venezuela were indulged; people who promoted violence, disunity, and division were indulged," he elaborated. "To date, there are more than 400 people released, the first 160 on December 23, 2024," Rodriguez announced. He added that the release "will continue to happen, and not because you ask us to, it is because the Bolivarian government had already announced it as a unilateral gesture of the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela." The National Assembly president also criticised the Venezuelan non-governmental human rights organisation Foro Penal, stating that it is a discredited body for charging people who raise the issue of release. "It charges money in a crafty and mean way. Rubbish, that way in which Foro Penal uses the situation of people deprived of liberty," he proclaimed. The list of released prisoners was made available to opposition lawmakers, as Rodriguez urged them to promote peaceful coexistence."

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"Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the son of former president Nicolas Maduro and a lawmaker in Venezuela's National Assembly, said on Tuesday that his parents remain 'firm and strong' despite their detention in the United States. Footage shows demonstrators riding through the streets of Caracas in a motorcycle caravan, calling for the release of their detained leader. Maduro Guerra can later be seen delivering a speech about his parents to the crowd. "Yesterday, we received a message from him [Nicolas Maduro] and from her [Cilia Flores]," the lawmaker announced. "They tell us they are firm and strong," he affirmed. "That they have peace of mind and their faith placed in God and in the people of Venezuela. That they trust Delcy and the team that is leading, and that they trust us." Maduro Guerra called for national unity, saying that in times of doubt there must be "political clarity, ideological clarity and a commitment to seeking truthful sources of information". The mobilisation drew thousands of transport workers from across the country, who voiced their rejection of the US operation in Venezuela. During the US military operation on January 3, American forces captured and detained Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Currently, both are being held in a federal prison in Brooklyn, New York, on accusations of alleged acts of narco-terrorism. Acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has described the US operation as a 'stain' on bilateral relations, although she insisted that Venezuela 'is not at war' and will prioritise its sovereignty."

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"Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the son of former president Nicolas Maduro and a lawmaker in Venezuela's National Assembly, said on Tuesday that his parents remain 'firm and strong' despite their detention in the United States. Footage shows demonstrators riding through the streets of Caracas in a motorcycle caravan, calling for the release of their detained leader. Maduro Guerra can later be seen delivering a speech about his parents to the crowd. "Yesterday, we received a message from him [Nicolas Maduro] and from her [Cilia Flores]," the lawmaker announced. "They tell us they are firm and strong," he affirmed. "That they have peace of mind and their faith placed in God and in the people of Venezuela. That they trust Delcy and the team that is leading, and that they trust us." Maduro Guerra called for national unity, saying that in times of doubt there must be "political clarity, ideological clarity and a commitment to seeking truthful sources of information". The mobilisation drew thousands of transport workers from across the country, who voiced their rejection of the US operation in Venezuela. During the US military operation on January 3, American forces captured and detained Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Currently, both are being held in a federal prison in Brooklyn, New York, on accusations of alleged acts of narco-terrorism. Acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has described the US operation as a 'stain' on bilateral relations, although she insisted that Venezuela 'is not at war' and will prioritise its sovereignty."

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"Hundreds packed the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on Tuesday, as President Yoweri Museveni held his final campaign rally ahead of Uganda's presidential election. Footage shows supporters flooding the open-air venue, cheering and waving National Resistance Movement (NRM) flags. "He is the only president I have seen that has brought peace, tranquillity and development to the country," one supporter said. "He has given us peace that no [other] man can ever give us. He has given us wealth." "So let Museveni come back, because he has given back to the people. He has made the population powerful and rich. He has given us peace, and other reasons," he continued Chairperson of the NRM Tanzania Chapter, David Asiimwe, praised the Museveni's leadership, saying he will "preserve and shape the next generation of our country". "His leadership has been proven for the last 40 years," Asiimwe argued. "There has been a complete transformation in our GDP, an economic transformation. No one has done it in the history of our nation, except his excellency." 81-year-old Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term in office - a path made possible after Uganda's parliament abolished presidential term limits in 2005 and amended the constitution again in 2017 to remove the 75-year age cap. Campaigning closed on Tuesday as Uganda prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, with about 21.6 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Soldiers have been deployed in Kampala and other cities, while mobile internet services were temporarily suspended amid government warnings over misinformation. Meanwhile, opposition leaders - including singer Bobi Wine - have faced accusations of violence, raising concerns over fairness in the political process."

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"Hundreds packed the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on Tuesday, as President Yoweri Museveni held his final campaign rally ahead of Uganda's presidential election. Footage shows supporters flooding the open-air venue, cheering and waving National Resistance Movement (NRM) flags. "He is the only president I have seen that has brought peace, tranquillity and development to the country," one supporter said. "He has given us peace that no [other] man can ever give us. He has given us wealth." "So let Museveni come back, because he has given back to the people. He has made the population powerful and rich. He has given us peace, and other reasons," he continued Chairperson of the NRM Tanzania Chapter, David Asiimwe, praised the Museveni's leadership, saying he will "preserve and shape the next generation of our country". "His leadership has been proven for the last 40 years," Asiimwe argued. "There has been a complete transformation in our GDP, an economic transformation. No one has done it in the history of our nation, except his excellency." 81-year-old Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term in office - a path made possible after Uganda's parliament abolished presidential term limits in 2005 and amended the constitution again in 2017 to remove the 75-year age cap. Campaigning closed on Tuesday as Uganda prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, with about 21.6 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Soldiers have been deployed in Kampala and other cities, while mobile internet services were temporarily suspended amid government warnings over misinformation. Meanwhile, opposition leaders - including singer Bobi Wine - have faced accusations of violence, raising concerns over fairness in the political process."

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"French farmers dumped truckloads of potatoes in front of the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday amid ongoing protests over the EU's trade agreement with South America. Footage shows trucks laden with potatoes covering the roads leading to the Palais Bourbon, as farmers celebrate by planting union flags. Protest posters read 'Potatoes everywhere, income nowhere!', while police usher the crowd back. Earlier, the protests, organised by the National Federation of Agricultural Holders' Union, staged a 350-tractor demonstration, defying a ban imposed by authorities last week. The protest comes after EU member states provisionally approved signing the trade deal with the South American bloc, securing the 15-country threshold that represents 65 percent of the EU. France, Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ireland voted against the proposal, while Belgium abstained. Farmers' unions reportedly said they are demanding 'concrete and immediate action' to protect France's food security, arguing the agreement would expose them to unfair competition from cheaper imports. France, the EU's largest agricultural producer, has seen months of farmer protests over the Mercosur deal and broader grievances, including rising costs and stagnant incomes. While French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly opposed the deal, it is still expected to be signed in Paraguay on Saturday, with backing from a majority of EU countries. Despite the planned signing, the agreement will not take immediate effect. It must still be approved by the European Parliament and ratified by Mercosur member states, a process expected to take several months. Negotiated over 25 years, the deal would phase out most tariffs over 15 years, creating a free-trade area encompassing approximately 780 million people."

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"French farmers dumped truckloads of potatoes in front of the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday amid ongoing protests over the EU's trade agreement with South America. Footage shows trucks laden with potatoes covering the roads leading to the Palais Bourbon, as farmers celebrate by planting union flags. Protest posters read 'Potatoes everywhere, income nowhere!', while police usher the crowd back. Earlier, the protests, organised by the National Federation of Agricultural Holders' Union, staged a 350-tractor demonstration, defying a ban imposed by authorities last week. The protest comes after EU member states provisionally approved signing the trade deal with the South American bloc, securing the 15-country threshold that represents 65 percent of the EU. France, Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ireland voted against the proposal, while Belgium abstained. Farmers' unions reportedly said they are demanding 'concrete and immediate action' to protect France's food security, arguing the agreement would expose them to unfair competition from cheaper imports. France, the EU's largest agricultural producer, has seen months of farmer protests over the Mercosur deal and broader grievances, including rising costs and stagnant incomes. While French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly opposed the deal, it is still expected to be signed in Paraguay on Saturday, with backing from a majority of EU countries. Despite the planned signing, the agreement will not take immediate effect. It must still be approved by the European Parliament and ratified by Mercosur member states, a process expected to take several months. Negotiated over 25 years, the deal would phase out most tariffs over 15 years, creating a free-trade area encompassing approximately 780 million people."

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"United States President Donald Trump expressed hope that the Supreme Court will uphold his global trade tariffs, as he visited Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday. “They are building more plants in the United States because of tariffs, and they have never seen anything like what is happening now. They have never seen what is happening now, so it is a great honour," Trump said. "I am the tariff person. And everybody now admits that I was right on tariffs. And I hope that we win the Supreme Court case." he added. Previously, Trump warned of a 'complete mess stating on social media that 'WE'RE SCREWED' if the US Supreme Court wins the case. A decision could be issued as soon as Wednesday after it had been delayed last week. The tariffs are being challenged by 12 US states and small businesses who have questioned the legality of the levies. The visit comes after Trump announced a new 25% tariff on any country that is 'doing business' with Iran."

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"United States President Donald Trump expressed hope that the Supreme Court will uphold his global trade tariffs, as he visited Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant on Tuesday. “They are building more plants in the United States because of tariffs, and they have never seen anything like what is happening now. They have never seen what is happening now, so it is a great honour," Trump said. "I am the tariff person. And everybody now admits that I was right on tariffs. And I hope that we win the Supreme Court case." he added. Previously, Trump warned of a 'complete mess stating on social media that 'WE'RE SCREWED' if the US Supreme Court wins the case. A decision could be issued as soon as Wednesday after it had been delayed last week. The tariffs are being challenged by 12 US states and small businesses who have questioned the legality of the levies. The visit comes after Trump announced a new 25% tariff on any country that is 'doing business' with Iran."

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