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Venezuela Eyes Political Prisoner Releases Amid Amnesty Law

2/7/2026

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Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly, said political prisoners could be released by February 13 after an amnesty law.
The amnesty law absolves those jailed for political protests but excludes murder and other human rights violations, and critics remain skeptical.
Foro Penal reports discrepancies in releases, with 383 confirmed released and nearly 680 still incarcerated, and the government plans to close El Helicoide prison.

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Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly, said political prisoners could be released by February 13 after an amnesty law.
The amnesty law absolves those jailed for political protests but excludes murder and other human rights violations, and critics remain skeptical.
Foro Penal reports discrepancies in releases, with 383 confirmed released and nearly 680 still incarcerated, and the government plans to close El Helicoide prison.