Delcy Rodríguez Announces Amnesty Law and Helicoide Prison Closure

Delcy Rodríguez announced a general amnesty bill and the closure of the El Helicoide prison following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the USA military. The legislation aims to release hundreds of political prisoners held since 1999 while excluding those convicted of violent crimes or drug trafficking. Donald Trump lifted flight bans and appointed Laura Dogu as a top diplomat after the USA Department of State confirmed all Americans were released.The interim government opened the oil sector to private investment as part of a broader shift in national policy. María Corina Machado stated that the releases were a result of international pressure rather than a voluntary gesture from the new administration. The permanent closure of El Helicoide marks a transition as the facility will be converted into a community sports and cultural center.While the administration reports over 800 releases since December, the organization Foro Penal maintains that approximately 400 individuals have been freed. Diplomatic relations with the USA are normalizing with the arrival of Laura Dogu as the first top diplomat in years. The amnesty proposal remains a key indicator of political change during this transition period in Venezuela.