Venezuelan court acquits human rights defender Rocío San Miguel; opposition hails ruling

A Venezuelan court with jurisdiction over terrorism cases acquitted human rights defender Rocío San Miguel, a notable legal outcome given her prolonged detention and the political context. Opposition leader Dinorah Figuera framed the ruling as a significant advance for San Miguel and her family, though the broader implications for judicial independence in Venezuela remain uncertain. The acquittal may signal a rare judicial reversal in a politically charged case, but its impact on wider repression patterns is unclear.