Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
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Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, has been fully released following the approval of an amnesty law for political prisoners. Guanipa, who had been detained for nearly nine months, criticized the law for excluding certain individuals still incarcerated.
The Venezuelan National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. The law, which covers events from 1999 to 2026, has been met with both support and criticism.
Juan Pablo Guanipa confirmed his full release after the Venezuelan National Assembly approved an amnesty law for political prisoners. He criticized the law for excluding individuals still incarcerated and emphasized the need for a free Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa announced his release following the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela. He questioned the law's effectiveness and called for a focus on achieving a free Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado, announced his release from prison following the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela. He had been detained for nearly nine months before his release.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, former National Assembly vice president and close ally of Maria Corina Machado, announced his release from prison after the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, colaborador de María Corina Machado, fue liberado tras la aprobación de la ley de amnistía en Venezuela, aunque cuestionó la iniciativa por excluir a personas aún encarceladas.
Venezuela's acting president signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds imprisoned for political reasons, marking a significant policy reversal.
Venezuela's National Assembly approved an amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political detainees, including opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa.
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