More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty

The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

Venezuela's National Assembly has initiated the release of 1,557 political prisoners under a new amnesty law, following the U.S. capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. The law excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes such as homicide and drug trafficking.

Venezuela's authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners under a new law, following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The law excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes and has faced criticism for its selective application.

Human Rights Watch urges Venezuela to dismantle its repressive apparatus following the release of political prisoners under the new amnesty law. The organization calls for real reforms to key judicial and electoral institutions to ensure genuine political reconciliation.

Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners under a new law enacted following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The law provides hope for the release of hundreds more jailed over alleged plots to oust the government. Opposition figures have criticized the legislation for excluding certain offenses previously used to target political opponents.

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved an amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. The law, enacted after the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, excludes individuals convicted of serious crimes.