Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release

The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly has announced plans to release all political prisoners by February 13, aiming to address human rights abuses under former President Nicolas Maduro. The amnesty bill, passed by the National Assembly, will absolve political prisoners, lift bans on opposition figures, but not cover crimes like murder or corruption. The US has pressured Venezuela on human rights, with concerns remaining about maintaining commitments and holding alleged abusers accountable. Despite some progress, groups like Amnesty International warn of ongoing challenges and potential violations of international law.

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