Foro Penal: Amnesty benefits over 85 political prisoners in Portuguesa, but cases remain pending
The coordinator of Foro Penal in Portuguesa, José Torres Leal, explained to El Pitazo that among the cases handled are also old processes linked to the protests of 2014, 2017, and 2019.
TL;DR
- An average of 89 political prisoners in Portuguesa have been beneficiaries of the Amnesty Law.
- The Foro Penal reports that 28 beneficiaries were adolescents and 62 were adults.
- Some cases included individuals detained after the July 28, 2024, post-election events.
- The Amnesty Law also addressed older cases linked to protests in 2014, 2017, and 2019.
- Foro Penal provided legal assistance and orientation on the law during March and April.
- Despite these benefits, some cases remain active, with individuals still detained or under precautionary measures.