Venezuelans rally more openly as they navigate changing political landscape

Pedro Infante, First Vice President of Venezuela's National Assembly speaks to members of the media next to National Assembly lawmaker Jorge Arreaza, head of the commission promoting the Amnesty Bill, as people and family members of detainees gather outside Venezuela's National Assembly as the government pledges to pass an amnesty law to free political prisoners, amid mounting U.S.

pressure over a month after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump captured and deposed long-time leader Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela Feb. 10, 2026. As people participate in more protests, they’re demanding the government release political prisoners as it has pledged to do. As people participate in more protests, they’re demanding the government release political prisoners as it has pledged to do.