Venezuela proposes amnesty law and releases political prisoners after Maduro's capture

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced a proposed amnesty law for political prisoners and plans to close the notorious El Helicoide prison. The government also began releasing prisoners, including opposition figures and at least five Spanish citizens, with one report stating 116 people had been freed.

Families of the prisoners have been waiting outside prisons, and some released detainees, like an Argentine man and Italian aid worker Andrew Trentini, have spoken about their experiences. Trump commented on the pace of the releases, and some non-governmental organizations are calling for the freedom of all remaining political prisoners.

The releases are happening as Venezuelans and the diaspora grapple with an uncertain future following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Some migrants are selling T-shirts with Maduro's image, while others express hope. The United States Department of Homeland Security has urged Venezuelan migrants to return home, but some express fear about doing so.