Amnesty
Venezuela's General Amnesty Law Advances Prisoner Releases Amid Transition
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Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced a general amnesty law for political prisoners on January 30, 2026, building on earlier releases following Nicolás Maduro's capture. Amid slow progress and vigils by families of detainees like Argentines Nahuel Gallo and Germán Giuliani, the move signals democratic steps, with US diplomatic normalization underway.
The Amhara Regional Justice Bureau has granted amnesty to 1,224 convicts based on a decision from the regional administration council. Bureau head Dr. Ayalew Abate provided details on the decision. The amnesty excludes serious offenders.
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The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved an amnesty law for political prisoners, proposed by interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The measure, passed on February 19, provides for the release of detainees for political reasons and the cancellation of arrest warrants. However, reports differ on whether the text has already been sanctioned by the president.