Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
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"almost nine months of unjust imprisonment"
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"flawed document"
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"no lasting reconciliation without memory or responsibility"
— Edmundo González , Activist
"legitimate amnesty must come with truth, recognition and reparation"
— Edmundo González , Activist
"Quiero anunciarles que, gracias a Dios, estoy en libertad plena."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"La amnistía es una oportunidad que se les ofrece para que regresen a la política, no para que incendien el país."
— Diosdado Cabello , Politician
"Ojalá que esa actitud y esa disposición que hemos demostrado sea auspicio de un nuevo tiempo político que debe transitar el país."
— Jorge Rodríguez , Politician
"el objetivo era aprobar por consenso, que se ha logrado, pero que la ley todavía debía superar algunos escollos."
— Nora Bracho , Politician
"Tras 10 meses en clandestinidad y casi nueve meses de injusto encarcelamiento, confirmo que estoy en libertad plena."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"Quiero confirmar que ya estoy en libertad plena."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"Reitero que todos los presos políticos, civiles y militares, deben ser liberados inmediatamente."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"Lo aprobado hoy en el Palacio Legislativo no es ninguna amnistía."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"Reitero que no existe reconciliación bajo coerción."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"After 10 months in hiding and almost nine months of unjust imprisonment, I confirm that I am now completely free."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
"After 10 months in hiding and almost nine months of unjust imprisonment, I confirm that I am now completely free."
— Juan Pablo Guanipa , Politician
Key People
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Diosdado Cabello is a Venezuelan politician and a leading figure in the ruling PSUV party.
An exiled opposition figurehead in Venezuela.
Edmundo González Urrutia is a Venezuelan political figure recognized by the opposition as the rightful president of Venezuela.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
A Venezuelan opposition politician and leader of the Justice First party.
An opposition leader in Venezuela.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nora Bracho is an opposition parliament member in Venezuela.
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Juan Pablo Guanipa announces that he has been freed after "almost nine months" of imprisonment.
The Venezuelan National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners. The law, which covers events from 1999 to 2026, has been met with both support and criticism.
Juan Pablo Guanipa confirmed his full release after the Venezuelan National Assembly approved an amnesty law for political prisoners. He criticized the law for excluding individuals still incarcerated and emphasized the need for a free Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa announced his release following the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela. He questioned the law's effectiveness and called for a focus on achieving a free Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, former National Assembly vice president and close ally of Maria Corina Machado, announced his release from prison after the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, colaborador de María Corina Machado, fue liberado tras la aprobación de la ley de amnistía en Venezuela, aunque cuestionó la iniciativa por excluir a personas aún encarceladas.
Venezuela's acting president signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds imprisoned for political reasons, marking a significant policy reversal.
Venezuela's National Assembly approved an amnesty law that could lead to the release of hundreds of political detainees, including opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, has been fully released following the approval of an amnesty law for political prisoners. Guanipa, who had been detained for nearly nine months, criticized the law for excluding certain individuals still incarcerated.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado, announced his release from prison following the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela. He had been detained for nearly nine months before his release.
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