Venezuela's National Assembly has passed the first vote of an amnesty bill aimed at granting clemency to political prisoners, a move that has sparked varied reactions across different news outlets. According to Al Jazeera, the bill provides clemency for opposition members and protesters charged under President Maduro's regime, marking a significant step towards political reconciliation. The bill, which passed unanimously, also aims to lift bans on running for office for several opposition figures, including Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado, as reported by The Hindu. However, the bill excludes those involved in gross human rights abuses under Chavez and Maduro, highlighting a selective approach to amnesty. The Guardian and New York Times reported on the simultaneous detention of Alex Saab, a close ally of Maduro, by Venezuelan intelligence and the FBI, indicating deepening cooperation between Venezuela and the U.S. This development has been met with negative sentiment, as Saab's detention is seen as a politically charged move amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations. Saab, who has been accused of being Maduro's frontman, was detained in Caracas, further complicating the political landscape in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the bill's passage has been positively received by some outlets like TeleSUR English, which described it as a step towards 'democratic coexistence.' However, Yahoo News notes that while the bill has the potential to release numerous political prisoners, the specifics remain undisclosed, prompting cautious optimism from human rights organizations. The timeline of events is crucial, as the bill's introduction follows the U.S. military's apprehension of former President Maduro, and the second debate date remains undetermined. The bill's passage could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners, with rtve.es reporting that 383 have already been released since January, though estimates suggest over 600 remain incarcerated.