Venezuela's National Assembly Unanimously Passes Amnesty Law for Political Prisoners
Summary
Venezuela's National Assembly has unanimously passed an amnesty law aimed at releasing political prisoners and lifting bans on some opposition leaders, amid political upheaval and international tensions.
Key Points
- Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously passed the 'Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence' to release political prisoners.
- The law covers those arrested between 2007 and 2024 during political protests, excluding serious crimes like corruption and murder.
- The ban on opposition leader María Corina Machado and others holding public office will be lifted.
- The law comes during political upheaval, including the reported US custody of President Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking charges.
