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A group of people sitting on the ground, clapping, and holding a banner that reads 'Liberen a todos los presos políticos' in Spanish, with a Venezuelan flag displayed in front of them.

Venezuela amnesty law raises hopes, but doubts still linger

Full Episode
50:05

University students rally to demand the release of political prisoners in Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 3, 2026.

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A month after US forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some signs of change have emerged. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has proposed a sweeping amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners, but families and human rights groups remain wary. Also, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, has been killed. And, leaders of a fringe ultra-conservative Catholic group, called the Society of St. Pius X, based in Switzerland, say they’re going to consecrate new bishops without consent from the Vatican starting this summer. Plus, a reexamination of the Mexican-American war amid a new White House statement.

In This Episode

Hopes rise in Venezuela as amnesty is proposed, but doubts linger
6:21
Son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi killed
7:09
Challenges and controversies loom as Italy gets ready for Winter Games
6:33
A hardline Catholic breakaway faction is challenging Pope Leo on ordinations
1:20
Syria prepares for the first trials of former regime heavyweights
6:51
Survey of gibbons in Cambodia show signs of forest health
7:11
A group of Buddhist monks in traditional robes walking along a roadside, followed by a white sheriff's vehicle. A woman in a white coat is kneeling on the grass, paying respects to the monks as they pass by. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.
Buddhist monks on national Walk for Peace receive flowers, tears and gratitude along a NC highway
Special Coverage
3:39
Rewriting the history of the Mexican-American war
6:57