Venezuela to release 300 prisoners this week under amnesty law
Venezuela plans to release 300 prisoners this week as part of an amnesty law aimed at political detainees. The interim government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, has implemented reforms following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro. This release includes individuals involved in various offenses, with a focus on minors and those with medical conditions.
- ▪Venezuela will release 300 prisoners over a five-day period under an amnesty law.
- ▪The interim leader's brother stated that some released individuals are minors or elderly with health issues.
- ▪Since January, almost 800 people have been released from prison, with 186 under the amnesty law.
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Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez and Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello attend a press conference, more than a week after the US launched a strike on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, January 14, 2026. LEONARDO FERNANDEZ VILORIA / REUTERS Venezuela will release 300 prisoners this week under the framework of an amnesty law aimed at freeing political detainees, national assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday, May 19. Under Washington's watchful eye, Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has embarked on a series of reforms following the US ouster of her predecessor Nicolas Maduro in January.
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