politics
February 21, 2026
Venezuela enacts political amnesty law
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has enacted an amnesty meant to pardon those jailed for participating in political unrest
TL;DR
- Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, signed an amnesty law granting clemency to those jailed for political unrest.
- The law covers the period from 1999 to 2026, including events like the 2002 coup attempt and protests against Maduro's re-election.
- Offenses such as human rights violations, crimes against humanity, corruption, and drug trafficking are excluded from the amnesty.
- Rodriguez's actions appear to align with US demands following the alleged abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
- The US has been seeking control over Venezuela's vast oil reserves, with an embargo on Venezuelan oil reportedly ending.
- International condemnation, including from Russia, has targeted US actions against Venezuela as violations of international law.
- The law will take effect upon publication in the official gazette.
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