Summary
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa announced his release after being held for nearly nine months. His release follows an amnesty law signed by interim President Delcy Rodríguez, aiming to free political prisoners. The law has faced criticism for not covering all detainees and for delays in implementation.
Key Facts
- Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition politician, was released after nearly nine months in detention.
- Guanipa was detained after being accused of terrorism and treason due to challenging the 2024 election result.
- Interim President Delcy Rodríguez signed an amnesty bill that may lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners.
- The U.S. pressured Venezuela for the quick release of political detainees.
- Guanipa criticized the amnesty bill, stating that it leaves some unjustly imprisoned.
- The Venezuelan government has denied holding political prisoners but promised to release many following President Nicolás Maduro's capture.
- Opposition leader María Corina Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, supports Guanipa and has expressed intentions to lead Venezuela in the future.
