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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
The law excludes those involved in armed actions and terrorism, with 379 political prisoners expected to be granted amnesty, according to a National Assembly lawmaker.
- Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners, but it excludes those prosecuted for promoting military action against the country.
- The law, signed by interim president Delcy Rodriguez under US pressure, is meant to apply retroactively to 1999 and give hope to families of loved ones jailed.
- UN human rights experts said the law's scope must be restricted to victims of human rights violations and exclude those accused of serious crimes, while an opposition lawmaker called it 'a great step forward.
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An amnesty law, promised under pressure from the United States by Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, was passed by the deputies and promulgated on Thursday. But it makes a lot of disappointments Justice
Political prisoners have been released again in Venezuela, with Caracas announcing the release of 379 people early Saturday, shortly after parliament approved an amnesty for political prisoners. Jorge Arreaza, a member of the committee overseeing the process, said the people in question were expected to leave prison later in the day, or by Sunday morning at the latest. The law on amnesty for political prisoners - which could lead to the release …
Recently promulgated, it could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners.
National Assembly of Venezuela Unanimously Approves Amnesty Law
The National Assembly of Venezuela unanimously approved on Thursday, February 19, in its second discussion, the Law of Amnesty for Democratic Coexistence, marking a milestone in the country’s democratic history. This law implements mechanisms for the application of amnesty, including the representation of individuals outside the national territory and a 15-day period for verification by the judiciary. Importantly, the new law only applies to tho…
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