Venezuelan NGO Chief Released from Detention

Carlos Correa, director of the Venezuelan NGO Espacio Publico, has been released from detention. His arrest, along with other opposition figures, was condemned by Venezuelan opposition parties and NGOs, occurring as protests against President Nicolas Maduro's third-term inauguration were planned.

Carlos Correa, the director of Venezuelan NGO Espacio Publico, has been released from detention, as confirmed by the organization on X on Thursday.

The arrest of Correa, a prominent press freedom activist, sparked widespread condemnation from Venezuelan opposition parties and NGOs. His detention came amid arrests of several notable opposition figures in the lead-up to protests against President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term.

Correa's arrest was conducted last week by hooded officials, according to statements made by Espacio Publico prior to his release.

(With inputs from agencies.)