Amnesty in Venezuela: 80 political prisoners released on Saturday, according to the president of Parliament
Eighty political prisoners were released in Venezuela as part of a new amnesty law, according to Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Parliament.
Magalli Meda, opposition leader, denounces armed raid of her family home in Caracas
Magalli Meda, a key opposition figure in Venezuela, has reported an armed raid on her family home in Caracas by authorities, coinciding with the parliamentary approval of an amnesty law.
A False Amnesty in Venezuela to Stay in Power
Venezuela has enacted a controversial Amnesty Law aimed at freeing political prisoners, but it has sparked criticism and doubts about its effectiveness and sincerity.
This is what is known about the amnesty law being debated today in Venezuela
Venezuela's Parliament is debating a general amnesty law that could release hundreds of political prisoners, but some opposition figures may be excluded from its benefits.