Feb 21 • 20:28 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, but confusion about the releases grows

Venezuela has granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, yet there is confusion regarding the actual number of released individuals.

On Friday, Venezuelan authorities began granting full freedoms to political prisoners just a day after the approval of an amnesty law pushed by the interim government. According to official figures, the legal benefit is extended to 379 individuals; however, the release process appears to be gradual and fragmented. This situation has caused uncertainty among families and human rights organizations, who are keenly waiting for updates regarding the potential release of Argentine nationals Nahuel Gallo and Germán Darío Giuliani, neither of whom has received official confirmation of their status.

The amnesty law is significant within the context of Venezuela's ongoing political crisis and the pressure from international human rights advocates for the government to address the issue of political detentions. The mentions of specific individuals awaiting release highlight the broader implications of this law, as it reflects the government's attempt to portray a more favorable image domestically and abroad. However, skeptics emphasize that the fragmented nature of the release process underscores a lack of transparency and raises questions about the sincerity of the government’s commitment to genuine political reform.

As this situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, particularly neighboring countries and human rights organizations. The effectiveness of the amnesty could impact future negotiations and Venezuela's relations with diplomatic entities. If the releases are executed fairly and comprehensively, it could pave the way for potential dialogue; conversely, failure to deliver on promised liberties might result in increased isolation for the Venezuelan government, escalating tensions both locally and internationally.

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