Venezuela’s National Assembly approves amnesty bill in first of two votes

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM

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Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty bill in its first vote on February 5, 2026. The proposed law aims to grant clemency to political prisoners, opposition members, and protesters charged with crimes under the governments of Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez. While the bill received support from both the governing socialist party and the opposition, the specific text has not been made public. The amnesty would apply to crimes like treason, terrorism, and inciting illegal activities, committed during political activism or protest, and would lift bans on opposition leaders running for office. The legislation specifies events between 2007 and 2024 that would qualify for amnesty, excluding individuals accused of serious crimes like drug trafficking, murder, or human rights violations.

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Javier Tarazona 40% Maria Corina Machado 50% Jorge Rodriguez ×360% Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence 70% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×270% Hugo Chavez ×370% National Assembly ×480% Venezuela ×690%

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