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Venezuela Begins Releasing 1,557 Political Prisoners
Solutions5d ago

Venezuela Begins Releasing 1,557 Political Prisoners

Over 1,500 people detained for political reasons in Venezuela are walking free under a new amnesty law, marking a historic shift after decades of denial. Opposition members, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders are finally going home to their families.

France 24 English2 min read
Venezuela Frees 80 Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law
Global News5d ago

Venezuela Frees 80 Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have requested amnesty under a new law signed just days ago, with 80 already released. Families who waited outside detention centers for weeks are finally seeing their loved ones come home.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Law for Political Prisoners
Global NewsFeb 20

Venezuela Passes Amnesty Law for Political Prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of people jailed for opposing the government. The long-awaited legislation marks a potential turning point for families who've waited years to reunite with loved ones.

France 24 English2 min read
Venezuela Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners
Global NewsFeb 20

Venezuela Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners

Venezuela's new interim government just passed a sweeping amnesty law that could reunite hundreds of families torn apart by years of political imprisonment. After weeks of families holding vigils outside prison walls, loved ones are finally coming home.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Venezuela Frees 17 Prisoners as Amnesty Push Grows
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Venezuela Frees 17 Prisoners as Amnesty Push Grows

Seventeen political prisoners walked free from a Venezuelan detention center on Saturday, reuniting with families who've camped outside for weeks. While 33 prisoners remain, the country's National Assembly is now debating an amnesty law that could free hundreds more.

Euronews2 min read
Venezuela Frees 383 Political Prisoners in Historic Release
Community HeroesFeb 8

Venezuela Frees 383 Political Prisoners in Historic Release

After months of international pressure, Venezuela has released 383 political prisoners since January, including prominent opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa. The government is now considering an amnesty law that could free hundreds more and transform a notorious detention center into a community sports facility.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill for Political Prisoners
Global NewsFeb 6

Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill for Political Prisoners

Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.

Al Jazeera English2 min read