Venezuela to release 300 prisoners under amnesty law
Venezuela plans to release 300 prisoners this week under an amnesty law aimed at freeing political detainees. National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez announced that the releases will include individuals involved in various offenses, including minors and those with medical conditions. This initiative is part of broader reforms following the U.S. ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
- ▪Venezuela will release 300 prisoners this week under an amnesty law.
- ▪The interim leader's brother stated that the releases will occur over a five-day period.
- ▪Almost 800 people have been released from prison since January, with 186 freed under the amnesty law.
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- ▪ Venezuela releases 300 prisoners under amnesty law — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Venezuela to release 300 prisoners this week under amnesty law — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Venezuela to free 300 prisoners this week, top lawmaker says — Investing.com — News
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Venezuela will release 300 prisoners this week under the framework of an amnesty law aimed at freeing political detainees, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).Under Washington's watchful eye, Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has embarked on a series of reforms following the U.S. ouster of her predecessor Nicolas Maduro, in January.One such reform was the adoption of an amnesty for political prisoners in February, which led to the release of hundreds of detainees.The interim leader's brother, who heads Venezuela's National Assembly, said on Tuesday (May 19) that 300 prisoners would be released over a five-day period."Between yesterday and this Friday, 300 people will be released, some involved in proven crimes but (others) who are minors, over…
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