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Venezuela Announces Controversial Amnesty Law for Political Prisoners

2/12/2026

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On February 11, Venezuela's Attorney-General Tarek William Saab announced an amnesty law aimed at pacification.
The law would extend amnesty to political prisoners and those in political repression, including Nicolas Maduro.
Saab said the amnesty must apply equally to government and opposition figures.
Critics warn the bill's vague language could let the government pardon its own.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez supports the initiative as part of normalization with the U.S.

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On February 11, Venezuela's Attorney-General Tarek William Saab announced an amnesty law aimed at pacification.
The law would extend amnesty to political prisoners and those in political repression, including Nicolas Maduro.
Saab said the amnesty must apply equally to government and opposition figures.
Critics warn the bill's vague language could let the government pardon its own.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez supports the initiative as part of normalization with the U.S.