Venezuela approves amnesty bill, paving way for release of hundreds of political detainees
Summary
Venezuela's legislature has approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of many individuals held for political reasons. This move follows a recent U.S. military raid in Caracas, which resulted in the capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro. The bill proposes granting amnesty for politically motivated offenses since 1999.Key Facts
- Venezuela's legislature approved an amnesty bill aimed at releasing political detainees.
- The bill acknowledges that people have been jailed for political reasons.
- This decision was made after a U.S. military raid in Caracas captured Nicolás Maduro.
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez proposed the bill and is expected to sign it.
- The bill outlines who is eligible for amnesty and includes opposition members and activists.
- It aims to grant amnesty for offenses linked to politically-driven conflicts since 1999.
- Disagreements on the bill included the status of those who fled Venezuela to avoid detention.
- A Venezuelan prisoners' rights group estimates over 600 political detainees are in custody.
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