"Since the early hours of January 3, events have unfolded at an unprecedented speed: a surgical military attack by U.S. special forces, Chavismo stripped of its leader, a regime that cooperates with the enemy, some signs of openness, the redefinition of the oil market, and finally, an unexpected gesture: a general amnesty for all political prisoners, the first explicit acknowledgment that the cycle of political violence must end to open another possible horizon."
"The amnesty has been the major turning point, according to sources closely following the Chavista movement. The general release of political prisoners had already been on the table in at least two previous dialogue processes, but it never materialized: these were limited approaches, focused on specific releases that did not extinguish the legal proceedings. This time it has been different. Negotiators and mediators both past and present have celebrated what they call a historic move."
Since January 3 a U.S. special forces attack and related explosions triggered rapid political shifts in Venezuela. Chavismo lost centralized leadership and the regime showed signs of cooperation with international actors. A general amnesty for all political prisoners was declared, marking the first clear step toward ending political violence. The amnesty contrasts with previous limited prisoner releases that preserved legal charges. Negotiators and mediators described the move as historic, influenced by strong social support. The acceleration of events has reinvigorated protests after months of repression and produced uncertainty while opening new diplomatic and market possibilities.
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