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Rodríguez Proposes General Amnesty for Political Prisoners in Venezuela

The proposal now goes to the National Assembly for review.

Overview

  • Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced a general amnesty bill and ordered it presented to the National Assembly.
  • The draft would erase charges for released political detainees but excludes those convicted of homicide, drug offenses and ordinary crimes.
  • Authorities and advocacy groups reported conflicting tallies of earlier releases, with the government citing over 600 freed and advocates counting 302.
  • Many freed individuals remain under travel bans and speech and employment restrictions pending any change in law.
  • Rodríguez pledged to fight judicial corruption, and attendees said she plans to turn the El Helicoide prison into a community social and sports center.