After the approval of the law, Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests in three days
Venezuela has received over 1,550 amnesty requests following the approval of a new law by the National Assembly, with many detainees being released.
Venezuela: law approved for massive release of political prisoners
The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a limited Amnesty Law that allows for the release of political prisoners from 2002 to 2025, amid hunger strikes by families of the detainees demanding their release.
Under pressure from the US, the Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approves an amnesty law
The Venezuelan Parliament has unanimously approved an amnesty law for political prisoners following pressure from NGOs, families of detainees, and the United States.
France arrests two more suspects over fatal beating of far-right activist in Lyon
Two more suspects have been arrested in France in connection with the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, bringing the total to 11 detainees amid rising political tensions.
Interview with Argentinian Gustavo Rivara, imprisoned for a year in Venezuela: "I was already resigned, detainees arrive tortured at El Helicoide"
Gustavo Rivara, an Argentinian traveler who was imprisoned for over a year in Venezuela's El Helicoide, shares his harrowing experiences and reflections on the political climate of the country.
Relatives of political prisoners begin hunger strike in Venezuela: Nahuel Gallo's wife demanded his freedom from Delcy Rodríguez
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela initiated a hunger strike to demand the release of detainees after a delay in amnesty law proceedings.
Post-electoral crisis in Cameroon: the new postponement of the trial of 148 detainees exasperates relatives and lawyers
The trial of 148 detainees in Cameroon linked to post-electoral unrest has been postponed again, leading to frustration among their families and legal representatives.
Most of the detainees at Congress are Grabois militants: they spoke of "violent action" near the deputy K
After incidents outside Congress during a labor reform debate, police detained 20 individuals, mostly affiliated with deputy Juan Grabois's political movements, amid claims of excessive force.
President of the Venezuelan Parliament promises release of all political prisoners next week
Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez pledged the release of all political detainees next week coinciding with the approval of an amnesty law.
Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees
Venezuela's legislature has advanced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of numerous political detainees, including opposition figures and activists, although rights groups express caution due to unclear details.
Fight, detainees, and political pressure: march and clashes over a case that divides public opinion in Tucumán
A confrontation outside a bar in Tafí del Valle has led to the detention of two young people and sparked public protests in defense of the detainees, amidst significant political pressure.
Zone 7, the Caracas prison from which not a single political prisoner has yet been released
In Zone 7, a police station turned prison in Caracas, families of over 80 detainees await the release of their loved ones amid an announced amnesty by the Venezuelan regime, yet no political prisoners have been freed.
Hannoun, today the Review on release. Also present at the protest in front of the court is his son
Today, a court hearing on the release of Palestinian Association President Mohammad Hannoun takes place in Genoa, where dozens of activists gathered to support detainees linked to an investigation into Hamas funding, including Hannoun's son attending via video from a high-security prison.
Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners
Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez announced plans to continue releasing political prisoners, marking what she called a 'new political moment' following the release of several U.S. citizens.
Caracas, the Farnesina working to free 42 Italian-Venezuelans
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that there are still 42 Italian-Venezuelan detainees in Venezuela, with 24 of them being political prisoners, and Italy is working to secure their release.
The opposition in Nicaragua celebrates the release of 20 political prisoners after pressure from Trump
Nicaragua's opposition cheers the release of 20 political prisoners, attributed to pressure from Trump, amidst ongoing demands for justice and recognition of political detainees.
Protest march in Tunisia against 'oppression and tyranny'
A protest march in Tunis organized by rights organizations and political parties denounced oppression and called for the restoration of rights amid declining health conditions for detainees and recent judicial sentences affecting politicians and activists.
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
In Caracas, families and supporters of political detainees express anxiety as they await the release of more individuals imprisoned for their political beliefs.
Venezuela: Government starts freeing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees designated as political prisoners by human rights groups, starting with vocal critic Rocío San Miguel, as part of what officials call a goodwill gesture.
Message from Meloni to Rodríguez: 'Grateful for the release of Italian detainees'
Italian Prime Minister Meloni expressed gratitude to Venezuelan President Rodríguez for the release of Italian detainees, including Alberto Trentino, while Trump emphasized the significance of freeing political prisoners.
Caracas releases foreign detainees. Anxiety for Trentini
The release of a significant number of political prisoners in Caracas, announced by Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez, is seen as a strategic move under pressure from the US rather than a shift in the regime's approach.
Venezuela to release ‘important number’ of detainees
Venezuela announced the release of an 'important number' of detainees, seen as a gesture to consolidate peace following the US's recent seizure of Nicolás Maduro.
Reprisals and pressures on governments, after Maduro's arrest anxiety for Trentini's fate
The arrest of Italian aid worker Alberto Trentini in Venezuela has raised significant concerns in Italy, as he is being held without concrete charges in a prison used for political detainees, seemingly as a pawn by the Maduro government to apply pressure on Western governments.