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Venezuela Approves Amnesty Bill for Political Detainees Amid Economic Struggles

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •Venezuela approved an amnesty bill potentially releasing hundreds detained for political reasons including politicians and activists.
  • •The IMF warns Venezuela's economy remains fragile with public debt at roughly 180 percent of GDP.
  • •Venezuela has started increasing fuel prices at Caracas gas stations to generate revenue.
  • •The government is simultaneously reopening its oil industry to foreign investment to boost production.

Sources

Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political r...

NPR News

IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’

Al Jazeera

Venezuela Tests Higher Fuel Prices as Oil Sector Opens

Bloomberg

Government app keeps Cuban drivers waiting for months to refuel cars

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