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Venezuelan Political Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike for Amnesty

2/23/2026

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More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on February 20, 2026, at Rodeo I prison.
The amnesty law passed on February 19, 2026, after the January 3 ouster of former president Nicolas Maduro.
Over 1,500 prisoners have applied for amnesty.
The International Committee of the Red Cross visited Rodeo I prison on February 22, 2026.

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More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners began a hunger strike on February 20, 2026, at Rodeo I prison.
The amnesty law passed on February 19, 2026, after the January 3 ouster of former president Nicolas Maduro.
Over 1,500 prisoners have applied for amnesty.
The International Committee of the Red Cross visited Rodeo I prison on February 22, 2026.