Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners
The unanimous law excludes those accused of promoting military action against the state.
Deep Dive
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a landmark amnesty law, which was signed by interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The law applies retroactively to 1999 and is expected to free hundreds jailed for being government detractors. However, it excludes individuals prosecuted for promoting military action, potentially barring key opposition figures like Maria Corina Machado. The move follows pressure from Washington after Maduro's capture in a US raid on January 3.
Why It Matters
This marks a significant political shift with major implications for human rights and US-Venezuela relations.