Interim president says Venezuelans welcome to return after amnesty lawGUATIRE, Venezuela, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Interim president DelcyRodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed backwith open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster ofNicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners. Seven million Venezuelans have fled their homeland due to the political andeconomic crisis and many opposition figures live in exile. Meanwhile, at least 30 prisoners were released Monday from the Rodeo Ipenitentiary east of Caracas to scenes of rejoicing from waiting relatives,following the passage of the amnesty law. - 'Reconciliation' aim -Gil stressed that his country was "working toward a process of acknowledgingpast wounds, forgiveness, and reconciliation," referring to the amnesty law. The amnesty law has helped accelerate a thaw in Venezuela's ties with theWest.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 24, 2026 08:33 UTC