Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has introduced an amnesty bill aimed at granting freedom to a significant number of detainees held on political charges. The proposed legislation includes opposition figures, journalists, and human rights defenders who have been imprisoned in recent years.
The bill has been a key demand from various domestic and international groups advocating for political reconciliation and human rights improvements in the country. If approved, it could lead to the release of hundreds of individuals currently behind bars.
**Why this matters**
The amnesty bill represents a potential shift in Venezuela’s approach to political dissent and incarceration. Releasing political prisoners could ease tensions between the government and opposition, and may influence Venezuela’s relations with international organizations concerned about human rights.