"This law will serve to heal the wounds left by political confrontation, fuelled by violence and extremism. It will allow us to put justice back on track in our country, Rodriguez said, also announcing a major national consultation for a new judicial system. She announced also plans to close the notorious El Helicoide prison in Caracas, where rights groups say political prisoners were tortured by Maduro's intelligence services."
"The massive facility, originally built as a shopping mall, will be turned into a sports, cultural and commercial centre for police families and neighbouring communities, Rodriguez said. A mother interviewed by AFP near El Helicoide was overjoyed that her son, imprisoned inside, would possibly soon be released under the law. It's wonderful! I haven't heard from my son in six months, so, damn it, this is a huge joy, it's an amnesty, my God, it's total liberation, said Betsy Orellana, 63."
Delcy Rodriguez announced a proposal for a general amnesty law covering political violence from 1999 to the present, aiming to heal wounds and restore justice. She announced a major national consultation to design a new judicial system. Rodriguez said she will close the notorious El Helicoide prison and convert the facility into a sports, cultural, and commercial centre for police families and local communities. Rights groups allege political prisoners were tortured there. A mother near El Helicoide expressed joy at the prospect of her son's release. Rodriguez has moved quickly since assuming acting presidency, implementing reforms praised by the United States.
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