Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez announces prisoner amnesty

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraJanuary 31, 2026 at 07:17 AM

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Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced a proposed amnesty law on January 31, 2026, that could release hundreds of prisoners. The law aims to address political violence from 1999 to the present, promoting justice and coexistence. Rodriguez stated the National Assembly will urgently consider the bill. She also announced the closure of El Helicoide, a notorious prison in Caracas known for human rights abuses, which will be converted into a community center. The announcement follows the US military's abduction of President Nicolas Maduro earlier in January. According to Foro Penal, over 700 people are currently detained in Venezuela for political activities.

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Foro Penal 40% Caracas 40% National Assembly 50% United States 60% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 60% El Helicoide ×470% Delcy Rodriguez ×690% Venezuela ×590%

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prisoner amnesty 100% venezuela 90% political violence 80% el helicoide 70% delcy rodriguez 70% political prisoners 60% human rights abuses 60% national assembly 50%

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