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- 1Venezuela frees dozens of prisoners after Trump meets interim leader▼Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners following meeting between Trump and interim leader
Venezuelan authorities have released dozens of prisoners, days after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim leader. The releases follow a period of heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas, including US pressure over detentions of political prisoners and foreign nationals. News outlets in the region and beyond are covering the move as a possible sign of easing relations between the two governments.
- 2Extreme Heat and Cold Behind Prison Walls▼From Sweltering Cells to Frigid Tents: The Extreme Temperatures of Incarceration
A new report examines how incarcerated people endure extreme temperatures in US prisons, from sweltering, unairconditioned cells to frigid tents. Many facilities lack adequate heating or cooling, exposing inmates to dangerous heat and cold that can threaten their health. The reporting is drawing attention to harsh environmental conditions inside correctional institutions and growing calls to treat temperature as a basic safety issue.