Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez announced a general amnesty for those considered political prisoners during the opening ceremony of the 2026 judicial year. She said the bill will be sent to the National Assembly to promote peaceful coexistence in the country, urging citizens to avoid violence and revenge, and noted that the decision was coordinated with Nicolás Maduro. At the same time, it was announced that the notorious prison El Helicoide will be converted into a center for social and sports services for the local community. The announcement followed more than a month of gradual releases that began after Maduro’s capture by US special forces on January 3, resulting, according to authorities, in more than 600 people being freed so far, and the new measure could affect hundreds more inmates.
Full version: Delcy Rodríguez anuncia una amnistía general para los denominados “presos políticos” en Venezuela