THANK YOU FOR THE RECENT RELEASES, PRESIDENT TRUMP

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In recent days, several political prisoners in Venezuela have been released. These developments coincide with the efforts and public statements made by the President of the United States of America, whose remarks appear to have influenced the government led by President Delcy Rodríguez.

Among those released are three emblematic figures of the Venezuelan democratic cause: the Metropolitan Police officers who were unjustly tried and sentenced following the events of April 11, 2002. Their innocence had long been recognized by independent observers, yet the judicial system—aligned for years with the interests of the late Hugo Chávez’s administration—kept them imprisoned. After more than two decades of suffering, they have finally regained their freedom.

Erasmo Bolívar, Luis Molina and Héctor Rovaín, 

the three metropolitan police officers, 

were released on May 19, 2026.

It is important to acknowledge that these releases were not the result of symbolic speeches or performative demonstrations by sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. Rather, they followed the firm and explicit statements issued by President Trump. For this reason, gratitude is owed to him.

However, many political prisoners remain detained. We hope that the United States government will continue to apply diplomatic pressure on the administration of President Delcy Rodríguez so that the process of releases advances until no political prisoner remains in Venezuela.

IN GOD I TRUST

Alexander Acosta Guerra

Former Venezuelan political activist, in exile

Barranquilla, May 20, 2026 – 22:57

Article written in Spanish and translated into English with the support of Microsoft's AI, Copilot.