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Venezuela Frees Over 370 Political Prisoners
Venezuela signed a new amnesty law this week. More than 370 political prisoners have been freed.
The United States backs this law. Over 1,500 people have requested amnesty so far.
More requests arrive daily. The law releases opposition members held in prison.
Klear Note — An amnesty law lets governments free prisoners and forgive past crimes. Venezuela has held many opposition members in prison for years.
Key Terms 2
- amnesty
- A law that forgives crimes and releases prisoners from jail.
- opposition members
- People who disagree with the government and work against it.