Venezuela’s Amnesty Law Could Free Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a broad amnesty law aimed at freeing hundreds of people jailed for political reasons, though critics say its exclusions leave many prisoners behind.
South America
Peru Appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as New Interim President After Removal of Jose Jeri
Peru’s Congress appointed Jose Maria Balcazar as interim president a day after removing Jose Jeri, marking the country’s ninth leadership change in ten years.
Peru’s Congress Removes Interim President
In a shock vote today, Peru's Congress removed interim President José Jerí from office. The country remains in a deep political crisis as lawmakers scramble to appoint a successor.
