Venezuelan Opposition Politician Released After Amnesty Law Passed

Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed

Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.

Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales reappears after months-long unexplained absence

Long-serving socialist former leader Evo Morales has reappeared in his political stronghold after almost seven weeks of unexplained absenceBolivia’s long-serving socialist former leader, Evo Morales, reappeared on Thursday in his political stronghold of the tropics after almost seven weeks of unexplained absence, endorsing candidates for upcoming regional elections and quieting rumours he had fled the country in the wake of the US seizure of his…

Venezuela passes amnesty law for political prisoners

The amnesty law excludes those prosecuted or convicted of promoting military actions against the country, which could include Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado.

Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’

The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.

Venezuela approves amnesty bill that could see release of hundreds detained for political reasons

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s legislature on Thursday approved an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of people in p

Putin Gives Blessing to New Madagascar Leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his blessing to Madagascar's new leader in a Kremlin meeting Thursday, as Russia seeks to expand its influence in Africa.