amnesty law
Coverage of amnesty law in the Nexus archive.
- Venezuela’s new amnesty law makes political prisoner’s release possible
Venezuela's government released political prisoner José 'Mazuco' Sánchez from a high-security prison near Caracas, citing a new amnesty law enacted on Feb. 19 under interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Sánchez, who has multiple health issues, was arrested in 2024 by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) and had previously been imprisoned from 2007 to 2011.
- Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
Venezuela's prisoner release scheme is nearing its end, with over 500 political prisoners still detained despite an amnesty law. Rights groups have criticized the situation, highlighting ongoing concerns about political repression.
- Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end'
Venezuela's prisoner release scheme is nearing its end, with rights groups criticizing the ongoing detention of over 500 political prisoners despite amnesty law releases.