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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
The law excludes serious crimes and requires in-person requests, while human rights groups report over 600 political prisoners remain jailed, with 448 released since early February, Foro Penal said.
- 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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Venezuela's ruling party-controlled legislature on Thursday approved a limited amnesty bill that human rights organizations say falls short of offering relief for hundreds of political prisoners in the country.
Venezuela: Amnesty Law Excludes those who Promoted Military Action
Venezuela's parliament unanimously approved an amnesty law on Thursday that could free political prisoners, almost two months after President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces. “The law on democratic coexistence has been approved. It has been forwarded to acting president Delcy Rodriguez for announcement,” said National Assembly President, Jorge Rodriguez, before parliament. Acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed the legislation after it…
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ANSAThe Venezuelan Parliament unanimously passed, in second and final reading, the law of amnesty for democratic coexistence, at the end of a long mediation between the Chavista and...
A limited amnesty law has been passed in Venezuela as part of the interim president's reform plans. It is unclear whether the Nobel laureate is included.
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