Venezuela's acting president announces amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders and journalists.

A prisoners’ rights group estimates that 711 people are in detention facilities across the South American country for their political activities.

Venezuela's acting President announces urgent bill for mass release of political prisoners, aiming to heal past confrontations.

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday announced plans for a "general amnesty" law that could trigger the mass release of political prisoners. Rodriguez also proposed the closure of the…

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. The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez…

Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners amid U.S. pressure, while hundreds of political dissidents remain detained, human rights groups report.