Journalists Luis López and Gabriel González have been acquitted, bringing an end to a criminal process that began with their detention in mid-2024. They were initially held on charges of incitement to hatred and association for criminal purposes. The journalists spent nearly 19 months in prison before being conditionally released in January 2026. The acquittal marks a significant development in their case, as highlighted by the SNTP (National Union of Press Workers). This decision comes during the context of the national political dialogue in Venezuela. The case had drawn attention to concerns regarding freedom of the press within Venezuela. Their release and subsequent acquittal represent a positive step for journalistic freedoms in the country.