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The Author Roundup: Jorge Toledo’s Path from Injustice to Ultimate Triumph

February 17, 2026 • The Book Connection • Season 13 • Episode 14

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It’s a story that captured international headlines: an American executive caught in the turbulent political landscape of Venezuela. Today, we sit down with Jorge L. Toledo to discuss his harrowing journey as a political prisoner and his fight for freedom.

Jorge sheds light on the "hostage diplomacy" that led to his arrest and the 1,775 days that followed. From the physical torture of the notorious Venezuelan prisons to the "deep gratitude" of his freedom, Jorge’s story leaves no doubt about the power of the human spirit to overcome.

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