Summary
Over 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have applied for amnesty under a new law. The law was introduced by the government following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. Critics argue that the law excludes certain prisoners, especially those who called for foreign intervention in Venezuela.
Key Facts
- 1,557 Venezuelan political prisoners have applied for amnesty.
- The new amnesty law was introduced by Venezuela's government on Thursday.
- Some prisoners, including politician Juan Pablo Guanipa, have already been released.
- Critics of the law say it does not include prisoners who called for foreign armed intervention.
- The legislation aims to extend amnesty to 11,000 prisoners.
- Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces on January 3.
- Amnesty applications are being processed quickly, with emphasis on releasing prisoners from the Caracas prison, El Helicoide.
- US President Donald Trump expressed support for the closure of El Helicoide after Maduro's capture.
