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Venezuela Releases 17 Political Prisoners Amid Ongoing Amnesty Debate
The amnesty bill aims to end political prosecutions from 1999 onward and could free hundreds more, with over 430 prisoners released since January, rights group Foro Penal said.
- Venezuela's National Assembly postponed debate on an amnesty law meant to free hundreds detained for political reasons, due to unresolved issues like eligibility for exiles.
- The bill was proposed by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez following the U.S. capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, aiming to grant amnesty for political crimes since 1999 except serious offenses such as murder or drug trafficking.
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Despite the release of thousands of prisoners, family members and organizations continue to demand a full amnesty
A dozen women stopped eating and lay down online in front of a prison where they are camping; there were 17 releases during the morning
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Los Angeles Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
At least 17 people who were detained for political reasons in a prison in eastern Caracas met their families again in the early morning of Saturday after being released, while pressure on the government of President-in-Charge Delcy Rodríguez to speed up their release.
·Los Angeles, United States
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There could be an amnesty law in the country.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right20Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
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C 36%
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