CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Families of Venezuelan prisoners on Tuesday demanded the release of nearly 800 imprisoned critics, journalists and members of the opposition still detained in the South American nation.

World Vision Calls for Global Support to Protect Venezuelan Families Amid Current Scenario San José, 3 January 2026 - In response to the unfolding scenario in Venezuela, World Vision is calling on the international community to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to protect vulnerable families and children for whom the latest situation has escalated needs for the five million facing hunger inside Venezuela, and over seven million of refugees and displaced nationals across neighbouring countries, including Brazil.