
Venezuelan Rights Groups Criticize End to Political Prisoner Releases After Nine Weeks
Human rights groups in Venezuela have criticized interim President Delcy Rodríguez for saying a scheme to release political prisoners was ending after just nine weeks. Nearly 500 prisoners have been released under the amnesty law, but more than 500 are thought to remain incarcerated. Groups including Foro Penal and Provea called the move arbitrary and unconstitutional, with Foro Penal stating only another legislative act or referendum could undo the law.
