Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 7, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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Venezuela's National Assembly leader, Jorge Rodriguez, announced that the government plans to release all political prisoners by February 13. This announcement follows the National Assembly's unanimous approval of an amnesty bill in its first vote, designed to absolve those accused of crimes related to their political leanings or protests. The legislation aims to address human rights abuses under the former leadership of Nicolas Maduro and would also lift bans preventing opposition figures from running for office. The amnesty bill excludes crimes like murder, human rights violations, and corruption. The second and final vote on the bill is scheduled for Tuesday, after which the mass release is expected to begin.

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Nicolas Maduro Guerra 40% Caracas 50% Maria Corina Machado 50% Hugo Chavez 60% Delcy Rodriguez ×270% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) ×480% National Assembly ×380% Jorge Rodriguez ×590% Venezuela ×490%

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political prisoners 100% prisoner release 80% amnesty bill 70% human rights abuses 60% venezuela 60% jorge rodriguez 50% nicolas maduro 50% national assembly 50% opposition figures 40%

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