Venezuela Debates Amnesty for Political Prisoners; Other News Developments Emerge
CARACAS, VENEZUELA - February 13, 2026 - Venezuela is currently debating a sweeping amnesty for political prisoners, a move that has sparked both hope and concern, according to NPR News. The debate comes as other news developments emerge, including a look back at the Texas blackouts five years ago, and breakthroughs in medical and scientific fields.
In Venezuela, the discussion surrounding amnesty comes as relatives of political prisoners have been seen hoisting banners outside the National Assembly, emblazoned with images of former President Hugo Chavez and independence hero Simon Bolivar, according to NPR News. The debate's specifics were not immediately available, but the potential amnesty could affect numerous individuals currently incarcerated for political reasons.
Meanwhile, five years after the catastrophic Texas blackouts, NPR News reported on the progress made in the state's power grid. The winter storm Uri in 2021 brought historic cold weather and power outages to Texas, impacting 26 states with freezing temperatures and precipitation, according to NPR News. The article explored how much has changed since the event.
In the realm of science, Nature News reported on a breakthrough in medical treatment. A type of personalized cell therapy, CAR-T therapy, has shown promise in treating autoimmune diseases in children and adolescents, according to Nature News. The therapy appears to reset the immune system and ease severe symptoms.
Another Nature News article highlighted a fascinating discovery in the natural world. Scientists have learned how parasitic wasps castrate their moth larvae hosts by injecting them with a domesticated virus, according to Nature News. The virus causes cells in the larvae's testes to die.
Finally, Phys.org reported on the dangerous consequences of surging glaciers. The article discussed how some glaciers can suddenly surge forward, posing a threat. The surging Scheelebreen glacier in Svalbard was used as an example, according to Phys.org.
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