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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Venezuela announces bill that could lead to mass release of prisoners detained for political reasons

Venezuela Justice Tribunal - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced a bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.

The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez has made since taking the reins of the country on Jan. 3 after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. military attack in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

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