Jorge Rodríguez, current president of Venezuela's National Assembly and an advocate for the Chavista government, declared during a police station visit in Boleíta that all political prisoners would be freed between Tuesday and Friday of next week. This promise aligns with the legislative process surrounding a new amnesty bill, aimed at promoting peace and coexistence in Venezuela. Rodríguez's assertion comes during a time when family members of political prisoners have been actively protesting, camping outside of jails in hopes of gaining attention to their plight.

The announcement has sparked reactions within and outside the country, particularly as it coincides with José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's unannounced trip to Venezuela, where he expressed strong support for Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Zapatero's visit and encouragement toward the Venezuelan leadership may reflect a desire from certain international figures to see a reconciliatory path forward amidst the country’s ongoing political crisis. The opposition and various human rights groups are likely to monitor the situation closely, assessing the implications of such potential releases within the broader context of justice and accountability in Venezuela.

As discussions about the amnesty law unfold, it remains to be seen how the government will implement these releases and what criteria will be applied to define political imprisonment. The prospect of political prisoners being set free could alter the landscape of political engagement in the nation, particularly as the push for dialogue and negotiation continues amid ongoing tensions related to governance and civil liberties in Venezuela.