The Americas Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to release of political prisoners January 31, 20261:55 AM ET By The Associated Press Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks under a framed image of former President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, during a ceremony marking the opening of the new judicial year at the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Ariana CubillosAP hide caption toggle caption Ariana CubillosAP CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. Venezuela and U.S. relations Marco Rubio tells senators Venezuela transition won't be fast or easy The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez has made since taking the reins of the country on Jan. 3 after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. military attack in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. Rodríguez told a gathering of justices, magistrates, ministers, military brass and other government leaders that the ruling party-controlled National Assembly would take up the bill with urgency. "May this law serve to heal the wounds left by the political confrontation fueled by violence and extremism," she added in the pretaped televised event. "May it serve to re
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