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Venezuela Frees Several Opposition Members
More than 30 opposition prisoners were released as Venezuela debates an amnesty bill that could free hundreds amid calls for all political detainees to be freed.
- Releasing opposition figures on Sunday, Venezuela's government freed at least 30, including Juan Pablo Guanipa and allies of María Corina Machado, Foro Penal confirmed.
- Following U.N. engagement, officials had signalled that Delcy Rodríguez, acting President of Venezuela, announced on Jan. 8 it would free many prisoners, with backing from the United States, amidst criticism for slow progress.
- Guanipa described his release, saying `I am convinced that our country has completely changed,` after more than eight months in custody, as families chanted `We are not afraid!` outside Helicoide.
- Despite the releases, María Corina Machado remains in exile, while NGOs and opposition groups seek more details on the amnesty proposal, and Jorge Rodríguez said `everyone` would be released next week after approval.
- An amnesty bill being debated by the National Assembly could free hundreds, while releases occur under acting President Delcy Rodríguez amid armored vehicle and enforcement footage.
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By Anabella González and Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español. Venezuela's National Assembly, with its Chavista majority, will hold the second debate this week on an amnesty bill promoted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, after unanimously approving it in the first instance on Thursday. On Friday night, the Assembly officially published the text of the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence, which consists of 13 articles and states that it is the …
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Venezuela frees several opposition members
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison several prominent opposition members, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, after lengthy politically motivated detentions. Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their political ac…
Venezuela frees Juan Pablo Guanipa and members of María Corina Machado’s inner circle
Opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa and several close collaborators of anti-government figure María Corina Machado were released from detention in Venezuela on Sunday, in a new round of politically sensitive releases that rights groups say must be measured not only by numbers but also by whether detainees regain full civil and political rights.
Venezuela Frees Several Opposition Members After Lengthy Politically Motivated Detentions | FRONTLINE | PBS
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s government announced Jan. 8 it would free a significant number of prisoners, but families and rights watchdogs have criticized authorities for the slow pace of the releases.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison several prominent opposition members, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, after lengthy politically motivated detentions. Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their politic…
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