Family members of political prisoners in Venezuela have initiated a hunger strike in protest of the government's failure to fulfill its promise regarding their loved ones' release. This action escalated in a Caracas prison after Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the National Assembly, assured families ten days prior that all political prisoners would be freed by last Friday, following the enactment of a proposed amnesty law. As a sign of solidarity, political prisoners have also joined the hunger strike which has been taking place for over a month now.

On Monday, ten women, mothers and relatives of these prisoners, were seen lying on mats set against police barricades, suffering from dehydration after more than 50 hours without food. Their protest, staged outside the Zona 7 police command in Caracas, has seen the increase of tents and solidarity actions from other advocacy groups, reflecting a growing discontent with the government's response to political detentions. This command center is notable for being the only prison that has received official visits from government representatives during this ongoing crisis.

The hunger strike not only draws attention to the plight of political prisoners under the Maduro regime but also embodies the increasing frustrations among families and human rights activists regarding the lack of transparency and commitment from the government. With political tensions remaining high in Venezuela, these actions highlight a desperate call for justice and accountability amid ongoing economic and social turmoil, raising questions about the future of political freedoms in the country.