Latin American Pulse for Friday, February 13, 2026

2026-02-13 - 08:55

Executive Summary The Big Picture: Venezuela’s February 13 prisoner deadline arrives today with the amnesty bill postponed—not passed. The National Assembly debated for hours on Thursday but suspended the session after ruling-party and opposition lawmakers clashed over whether beneficiaries must appear in court to request amnesty. The second vote is now scheduled for February 19.