Protesters are enjoying greater freedom of expression since Nicolás Maduro’s downfall despite lack of regime change

The Washington Examiner pointed to three U.S.-based nonprofits as main protest coordinators: CODEPINK, the Answer Coalition and The People’s Forum. Within just several hours of the U.S. flying out of Venezuela with its president, each group publicly condemned U.S. involvement.

The government is tolerating small protests and public criticism as Venezuelan leaders try to appease the U.S.

First major opposition protest since Maduro’s abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.

Carlos Roberto García, an ex-mayor opposed to the Maduro regime, fled Venezuela in 2017. He faces deportation to a country with a long history of punishing political dissidents.

Feb 5 (Reuters) - An amnesty law being considered in Venezuela's legislature that would grant immediate clemency to people jailed for participating in political protests or critiquing public figures won initial lawmaker approval on Thursday.

Statewide protests Jan. 10–11 target ICE and U.S. Venezuela policy. See where Californians plan to rally and what organizers recommend bringing.