Venezuela’s National Assembly passes amnesty bill in initial vote.

An amnesty law unanimously passed in Venezuela’s National Assembly aims to provide clemency to political prisoners, sparking hope among the opposition. The legislation, known as the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence, grants amnesty for charges related to political activism or protest and lifts bans on candidacy for certain opposition leaders. Despite criticisms about the lack of transparency and exclusion of serious crimes, the bill signifies a potential shift towards reconciliation and a new chapter in Venezuelan history.

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