Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval marks a stark turn for the nation.

By The Associated Press

Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners

Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being government detractors. But the law excludes those who have been prosecuted or convicted of promoting military action against the country - which could include opposition leaders like Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado, who has been accused by the ruling party of calling for international intervention like the one that ousted former...

By Agence France-Presse

Venezuela passes amnesty law for political prisoners

The amnesty law excludes those prosecuted or convicted of promoting military actions against the country, which could include Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.