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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Venezuela’s parliament is to debate an amnesty bill that could free hundreds

Venezuela Youth Day - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Venezuela’s parliament, which is controlled by the ruling party, is to discuss a bill on Thursday that could free hundreds of opposition members, activists and human rights defenders who have been detained for months or years for political reasons.

The debate in itself will be a stark turn for Venezuela, where authorities have for decades denied the country has any political prisoners.

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