Summary
Venezuela's National Assembly reported that over 3,200 people have been released from detention under a new amnesty law. The law aims to reduce political tensions and promote reconciliation. It does not cover certain offenses related to national security.
Key Facts
- More than 3,200 people have been freed under Venezuela's new amnesty law.
- The amnesty includes individuals released from prison, house arrest, and other restrictive conditions.
- Venezuelan authorities received 4,203 applications for amnesty after the law was passed.
- The law was signed by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and aims to ease political tensions.
- The amnesty does not cover offenses linked to foreign interference or security force members convicted of terrorism.
- Foro Penal, a prisoners' rights group, verified 91 political releases since the law passed.
- Nearly 600 people remain in detention not covered by the amnesty, according to Foro Penal.
