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Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners

Naija News • Feb 21
Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
Supporters of President Nicolas Maduro take part in a march to defend the Law against Fascism, Neofascism and Similar Expressions in Caracas on August 23, 2024. - The United States, along with countries in Europe and Latin America, on Friday rejected the certification by Venezuela's Supreme Court of strongman Nicolas Maduro's widely questioned presidential reelection. (Photo by Pedro Rances Mattey / AFP) Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said on Friday, after a new law was enacted by interim authorities following the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela’s National Assembly unanimously adopted the law a day before, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may soon be released. National Assembly depu...
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