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Venezuela's Amnesty Law Faces EU Sanctions Debate

2/20/2026

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  • Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced approval of an amnesty law to grant clemency to participants in political protests.
  • Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares urged the EU to lift sanctions on Rodriguez.
  • The EU Commission expressed readiness to support Venezuela's transition to democracy and did not directly respond to Spain's request.
  • Human rights groups criticized the amnesty as inadequate.