US EditionVenezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Delcy Rodríguez proposed a general amnesty excluding serious crimes and plans to convert Helicoide prison into a community center, with 711 political prisoners currently detained, Foro Penal said.
- Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners and also announced the closure and repurposing of Helicoide prison in Caracas.
- Previously, Rodríguez took the reins on Jan. 3 after a brazen seizure of Nicolás Maduro, and her government this month has tallied 302 releases since Jan. 8; the ruling party-controlled National Assembly will urgently consider the bill.
- The bill covers political violence from 1999 to the present, but convictions for murder, drug trafficking, corruption or human rights violations will not qualify and the bill text was not released on Friday.
- Foro Penal says 711 people are detained for political activities, while Provea and relatives of detainees have condemned the slow, nontransparent pace of releases this month.
- Rights groups warned the amnesty must not become a `cloak of impunity`, with Alfredo Romero urging inclusivity and dismantling political persecution while Provea called for urgent detainee releases.
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Venezuelan amnesty bill could lead to mass release of political prisoners
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists
The disempowerment of Maduro by US special forces brings with it some positive developments in Venezuela. Hundreds of political prisoners can look forward to an amnesty. Trump's action seems to herald a political turnaround in the country characterized by socialist mismanagement. Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who was supported by the United States and installed by the CIA, has announced a far-reaching amnesty law that could pave…
Venezuelan leader announces amnesty plan | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
Venezuela’s Big Justice Pivot: Releases Begin, Helicoide Rebranded, Questions Remain
Key Points A proposed amnesty could free many detainees tied to politics, but excludes major crimes. Authorities say the Helicoide detention site will close as a prison and be repurposed. Courts tout higher 2025 output, while monitors still count 711 political prisoners. Venezuela opened its 2026 year with a package meant to signal a reset. […]
La Trinchera's team reviews the current situation following Delcy Rodríguez's announcement of amnesty for political prisoners and the closure of the Helicoid
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