Venezuela Plans Amnesty for Political Prisoners, Closure of Notorious Detention Center Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a general amnesty bill aimed at releasing hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition figures, journalists, and activists. This proposed law, covering cases from 1999 onwards, would exclude individuals convicted of murder, drug trafficking, corruption, or human rights violations. Rodríguez stated the bill’s purpose is to mend divisions caused by political conflict and violence.

• Delcy Rodríguez proposed a general amnesty bill in Venezuela on January 30.
• The bill intends to release hundreds of political prisoners.
• It would cover opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
• The amnesty applies to cases from 1999 to the present.
• Exclusions include prisoners convicted of murder, drug trafficking, corruption, or human rights violations.
• The stated goal is to heal wounds from political confrontation fueled by violence and extremism.