Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has introduced a significant amnesty bill aimed at releasing many political prisoners. This marks a notable step in Venezuela's political landscape after a recent government change.
• The amnesty bill proposes to cover political violence from 1999 until now, with plans for an urgent vote in the National Assembly.
• There are currently around 700 detainees categorized as political prisoners, and the bill indicates that hundreds may soon be released.
• Rodriguez emphasized the need for healing and justice in Venezuela during her announcement, stating the bill aims to foster coexistence among citizens.
• The infamous detention center, El Helicoide, will be repurposed into a community complex, although the usual prison system will continue to operate.
• So far, about 300 prisoners have been released, with a focus on selective releases, including prominent critics of the previous regime.
The new amnesty law represents a significant shift in Venezuela's approach to political prisoners, potentially altering the landscape of the country's political dynamics moving forward.
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