Venezuela to Release Over 1,500 Political Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

Venezuela is set to release at least 1,557 political prisoners, including opposition members, activists, and journalists, following applications under a new amnesty law.

21 Feb, 20:50 — 21 Feb, 22:12

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it addresses the long-standing issue of political prisoners in Venezuela, a key point of contention in the country's political crisis and international relations. The release of such a large number of prisoners could signal a potential de-escalation of internal tensions or be a result of international pressure, impacting the political landscape and human rights situation.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

News outlets report on Venezuela's new amnesty law, which is expected to lead to the release of over 1,500 political prisoners, including opposition members and activists. Coverage is largely aligned on the core facts, with some differences in the specific numbers cited for those 'set for release' versus those 'already granted amnesty' and additional details provided by individual outlets.

Coverage matrix

	AP	Al Jazeera	France 24
The specific number of political prisoners already granted amnesty.
Mention that the legislation is 'US-backed'.
Detailed categories of prisoners beyond 'opposition activists', such as human rights defenders and journalists.

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

What sources agree on

Venezuela is implementing a new amnesty law.
Over 1,500 political prisoners are expected to be released under this new law.
The amnesty targets individuals held for political reasons, including opposition members and activists.

Where they diverge

The current stage of the amnesty process and specific numbers.

France 24AP

These outlets focus on the expectation that 'more than 1,500' or '1,557 prisoners are set for release'.

Al Jazeera

This outlet reports that Venezuela 'receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests' and that 'more than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty'.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

✓

Venezuela is implementing a new amnesty law.

agreed·Al JazeeraFrance 24AP

✓

Over 1,500 political prisoners are involved in this amnesty.

agreed·Al JazeeraFrance 24AP

✓

Specifically, 1,557 prisoners are set for release.

agreed·France 24AP

Coverage gaps

The specific number of political prisoners already granted amnesty.

ReportedAl Jazeera

MissingFrance 24AP

Mention that the legislation is 'US-backed'.

ReportedAl Jazeera

MissingFrance 24AP

Detailed categories of prisoners beyond 'opposition activists', such as human rights defenders and journalists.

ReportedFrance 24

MissingAl JazeeraAP

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from the initial announcement of prisoners 'set for release' to an update on the actual processing of requests and the number of individuals already granted amnesty.

Initial Reports on Expected ReleasesFeb 21 evening

Early reports announce that over 1,500 political prisoners, including opposition activists, are expected to be released under Venezuela's new amnesty law.

Update on Amnesty ProgressFeb 21 late evening

Later reporting provides an update, stating that Venezuela has received over 1,500 amnesty requests and that more than 370 prisoners have already been granted amnesty.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Center

Al Jazeera

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

France 24

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

VenezuelaCountry implementing the amnesty law Political PrisonersIndividuals to be released under the amnesty Opposition MembersSpecific group among those to be released ActivistsSpecific group among those to be released Human Rights DefendersSpecific group among those to be released JournalistsSpecific group among those to be released USBacker of the legislation (according to one source)

Coverage Timeline

First report: AP · 21 Feb, 20:50|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

AP21 Feb, 20:50First to report

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

France 2421 Feb, 21:16

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

Al Jazeera21 Feb, 22:12Latest update

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

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Al Jazeera1h ago

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.

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France 242h ago

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said Saturday.

By FRANCE 24

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AP3h ago

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty AP News

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Venezuela to Release Over 1,500 Political Prisoners Under New Amnesty Law

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Coverage matrix

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Perspective Analysis

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

Read at source (3 outlets)

Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela’s amnesty - AP News

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