Venezuela frees more political prisoners under amnesty law

The landmark law, which was adopted last month, is one of the most significant reforms championed by Delcy Rodriguez, who succeeded autocratic leader Nicolas Maduro after his January 3 capture by US forces. The NGO Foro Penal says more than 621 political prisoners have been released since Maduro's ouster, but that around 500 remain behind bars. Family members have been clamoring for their release for weeks, including a group of women in Caracas who staged a nearly weeklong hunger strike. Outside...