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Venezuela Releases 179 Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

2/25/2026

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On February 24, 2026, a Member of Parliament announced the release of 179 Venezuelan prisoners under a new amnesty law.
The amnesty law targets crimes historically used to imprison dissidents.
Jorge Arreaza, head of the Parliamentary Commission overseeing the amnesty, said that about 3,000 individuals on parole have had their charges cleared.

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On February 24, 2026, a Member of Parliament announced the release of 179 Venezuelan prisoners under a new amnesty law.
The amnesty law targets crimes historically used to imprison dissidents.
Jorge Arreaza, head of the Parliamentary Commission overseeing the amnesty, said that about 3,000 individuals on parole have had their charges cleared.