Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM

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In Caracas, Venezuela, protesters from both the opposition and government rallied on National Youth Day as the National Assembly considered an amnesty bill for political prisoners. These were the first major opposition demonstrations since the United States abducted President Nicolas Maduro in January, leading to Delcy Rodriguez becoming interim president. Rodriguez's government has made concessions, including releasing political prisoners, halting oil deliveries to Cuba, and opening the oil industry to foreign companies. The amnesty bill, a long-standing demand of the opposition, aims to address political violence from 1999 to the present. While Rodriguez supports the bill, its implementation and eligibility criteria remain concerns, and a final vote has been postponed.

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