"A special commission of Venezuela's National Assembly reports that more than 3,200 individuals have been granted full release from prison since the country's amnesty law took effect last week. The figures, announced on Tuesday, include former prisoners and individuals who were previously held under house arrest or subject to other restrictive judicial measures."
"Lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, head of the commission overseeing implementation of the amnesty, said during a news conference that authorities had received a total of 4,203 applications for amnesty since the law was passed on February 20. Arreaza said after evaluating these requests, 3,052 people previously under house arrest or other restrictive measures were granted full freedom."
"Opposition figures have criticised the amnesty, which appears to include carve-outs for some offences previously used by authorities to target former President Nicolas Maduro's political opponents. Critics say the law explicitly does not apply to those prosecuted for promoting or facilitating armed or forceful actions by foreign actors against Venezuela's sovereignty."
Venezuela's National Assembly reports that more than 3,200 individuals have regained freedom under a newly enacted amnesty law. Of 4,203 total applications received, authorities approved 3,052 releases from house arrest and restrictive measures, plus 179 prison releases. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed the legislation after unanimous National Assembly adoption, stating it aims to ease political tensions, promote reconciliation, and accelerate political prisoner releases. However, opposition figures criticize the law for containing exclusions, particularly for those prosecuted for facilitating foreign armed actions against Venezuela and security force members convicted of terrorism charges. Critics argue these carve-outs target former President Nicolas Maduro's political opponents.
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