National Assembly Backs Amnesty Law After Nicolás Maduro's Capture

The National Assembly granted initial approval to an amnesty law covering political crimes from 1999 to 2026 after the capture of Nicolás Maduro during a USA operation.Delcy Rodríguez proposed the measure to foster reconciliation, potentially lifting bans on opposition figures like María Corina Machado while excluding those charged with corruption.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva clarified that the return of the deposed leader remains a low priority as Donald Trump seeks a new nuclear treaty with Russia.