Justice uncertain for hundreds jailed in Venezuela

WBUR

Published February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST

After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s new leaders have promised amnesty and reconciliation — but for hundreds still jailed and thousands facing charges, justice remains uncertain.

John Otis reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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