Protests took place outside the National Assembly in Caracas as families of political prisoners demanded a more comprehensive amnesty law. Activists expressed their discontent with the current law, arguing that it leaves over half of the political prisoners without any means of release. The focus of the demonstration stems from a broader context of political oppression in Venezuela, where many opposition members have been detained under questionable circumstances.

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent opposition figure, has been under house arrest after being detained for two days simply for celebrating his release in public. This incident highlights the precarious situation for many in the opposition who face harsh repercussions for their activism. Despite recent announcements of some releases, families maintain that the legal measures proposed offer no real accountability or assurance of non-repetition of these oppressive practices.

The protests represent a culmination of frustrations regarding the Venezuelan government's treatment of dissent and its failure to address the needs of victims. Many protesters and their advocates are calling for a re-evaluation of the amnesty law to ensure that it includes all political prisoners and provides necessary reparations for those affected, effectively combating the cycle of injustice that has characterized Venezuela's political landscape.