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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
- 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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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…
Venezuela's parliament unanimously approved an amnesty law on Thursday evening, which has already entered into force after being signed by interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The law will allow the release of hundreds of political prisoners, but not all, experts warn, according to foreign news agencies.
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