Venezuela

More than 1,500 political prisoners expected to be released in Venezuela under new amnesty law

More than 1,500 people imprisoned in Venezuela for political reasons have applied for release under the country's new amnesty law.

Venezuela to release 379 political prisoners under amnesty

Venezuela is granting amnesty to 379 political prisoners, the AFP news agency reports. The prisoners will reportedly be released gradually, starting soon.

Venezuela's parliament unanimously approves amnesty law

Venezuela's parliament voted unanimously on Thursday, local time, to pass a historic amnesty law, several media outlets report.

Maduro's next U.S. court date postponed to March 26

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's next appearance in a U.S. court has been postponed.

Spain will send emergency aid to Cuba through UN channels

Spain will send emergency aid to economically struggling Cuba.

US boards another ship in the Indian Ocean

U.S. forces have boarded and seized another tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Venezuela releases 17 political prisoners as talks continue on amnesty law

Venezuela has released 17 political prisoners as talks continue on a historic amnesty law aimed at curbing the use of courts to crack down on dissent.

Rodríguez: Decision to hold free and fair elections