Fact Check: Did Venezuela Release Prisoners and Send Them to the U.S. Under Biden?

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Claimant: Ron DeSantis

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Claim: Venezuela released prisoners and sent them to the U.S. during the Biden administration.

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Rating: FALSE

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Explanation: There is no evidence from government reports, academic studies, or prison monitoring organizations that Venezuela released prisoners and sent them to the United States. Experts note Venezuela’s prisons remain overcrowded, and no such policy exists.

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Date: 01/13/2026

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Last Updated on January 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check