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Coverage dated February 19, 2026

Venezuela passes amnesty law for political prisoners

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Venezuela has passed an amnesty law to free hundreds of political prisoners, but some rights groups and opposition members have cautiously welcomed it

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  1. KESQ Palm Springs

    Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Alessandra Freitas, CNN Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed new legislation that gives amnesty to hundreds of people who were prosecuted or convicted for political reasons during 27 years of authoritarian rule.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Venezuela passes amnesty law for political prisoners (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  3. CNN

    Venezuela passed a law to free political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously (opens CNN)

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    Venezuela has passed an amnesty law to free hundreds of political prisoners, but some rights groups and opposition members have cautiously welcomed it

  4. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Why Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after the US ousted Maduro (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Alessandra Freitas, CNN Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed new legislation that gives amnesty to hundreds of people who were prosecuted or convicted for political reasons during 27 years of authoritarian rule.

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