Venezuela grants amnesty to 379 political prisoners
The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others imprisoned over alleged plots to oust the government.

The move is in line with a new law, giving hope to throngs of others imprisoned over alleged plots to oust the government.







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First major opposition protest since Maduro’s abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
Jorge Rodriguez, the interim president’s brother, says the current government is focused on national stability.
The US military says one person survived the strike on the vessel and that the coastguard has been notified.
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Machado ally says ‘there’s a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela’ after release.
Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.
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The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Maduro.
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