Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law - Reuters
Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under amnesty law Reuters
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"A total of 1,557 cases are being addressed immediately, and hundreds of people deprived of their freedom are already being released under the amnesty law."
— Jorge Rodriguez , Politician
"It is discriminatory and unconstitutional to exclude imprisoned military personnel and persecuted political figures."
— Alfredo Romero , Activist
"Venezuela has received more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law."
— Jorge Rodriguez , Politician
Key People
Alfredo Romero is the president of the rights group Foro Penal.
Delcy Rodriguez is the acting president of Venezuela, previously serving as Maduro's deputy.
Jorge Arreaza oversees the amnesty process in Venezuela.
National Assembly President of Venezuela who presides over sessions discussing legislation.
A Venezuelan opposition politician and leader of the Justice First party.
An opposition leader in Venezuela.
Tomas Guanipa is a lawmaker and brother of Juan Pablo Guanipa.
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Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced that over 1,500 political prisoners have applied for amnesty under a new law, with hundreds already being released.
Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez reported that over 1,550 requests have been received under the new amnesty law, with hundreds of prisoners currently being released.
Venezuela's government announced the release of at least 1,557 people held for political reasons under a new amnesty law, marking a significant policy shift.
Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced that over 1,550 requests have been received under the new amnesty law, with hundreds of prisoners currently being released.
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