Some 2,000 demonstrators were jailed after a disputed vote in July in which Maduro declared himself the winner.

Venezuela also stated that there are still 177 jailed election protesters Two of the more than 2,000 people arrested in clashes after the controversial July 28 vote have been released.

According to Reuters, Justice Minister Tariq Saab announced on Monday that the total number of protesters released would reach 910.

However, human rights groups say they are unable to verify all those who are said to have regained their freedom.

The groups said at least three protesters have died in custody since demonstrations swept the country following the convening of the National Electoral Commission. Announce President Nicolás Maduro won, but no official tally was provided.

Pre-election polls show Maduro far behind opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez With a seemingly insurmountable lead ahead of the election, Maduro’s government is still resisting calls from the opposition and regional leaders to release data proving its victory.

Nonetheless, Venezuela’s Supreme Court later confirmed the victory. Opposition figures insist the electoral commission and courts are dominated by Maduro loyalists.

As Venezuelans took to the streets to demand election data, clashes with security forces left at least 28 people dead, nearly 200 injured and hundreds arrested.

As of early December, Venezuelan human rights group Foro Penal said there were 1,877 political prisoners.

Announcing the release of 103 election protesters on December 12, the Civil Security Service said Maduro had directed the government to review “all cases involving violence and crimes within the electoral framework.”

Previously, the Attorney General’s Office said it had approved “precautionary measures” on November 26, allowing about 225 prisoners to be released, but requiring them to appear in court every 30 days.

Last week, Venezuela’s attorney general said 533 more election protesters had been released.

ICC probe

Months ago, ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said he was “actively monitoring” the post-election crackdown.

The International Criminal Court has open probe The country has been gripped by violence since Maduro called a disputed Constituent Assembly election in 2017.

The information comes just weeks before Maduro is set to be sworn in again for a third term on January 10. US President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated in 10 days, which could lead to changes in policy toward Venezuela.

Trump, who ratcheted up sanctions during his first term, has faced pressure to proceed more cautiously amid concerns that greater sanctions could push Caracas toward China.

For its part, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has lifted some sanctions as Maduro pledges to hold free and fair elections, but put them back in their place Venezuelan leaders further crackdown on opposition ahead of vote.

Since then, many opposition figures flee the country.

Still, with several U.S. citizens still detained in Venezuela, it’s unclear whether the latest releases are intended to build goodwill with the incoming U.S. administration.