Sofia Martinez covers film, television, streaming and internet culture. At TRN, she explores how entertainment reflects and shapes politics, identity and generational change.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of political prisoners in Venezuela, including prominent opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights activists, may soon be released…
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