Venezuela frees 379 political prisoners after amnesty law approval

France 24
by FRANCE 24
February 20, 2026
Venezuela frees 379 political prisoners after amnesty law approval
Venezuela granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, a lawmaker said Friday, a day after the National Assembly unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law to free hundreds of people imprisoned before the US toppling of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/20/2026