Over 200 political prisoners held in the Venezuelan El Rodeo 1 penitentiary have begun a mass hunger strike. The protesters accuse the authorities of selectively applying the new amnesty law, which has so far granted freedom to only some of the detainees. The situation escalates tensions in a country undergoing political transformation after the overthrow and arrest by American forces of Nicolás Maduro, whose immediate release is demanded by current Venezuelan diplomacy.
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The situation in Venezuela's penitentiary system has deteriorated sharply following the enactment of a new amnesty law. According to reports from legal organizations and the families of detainees, at least 214 political prisoners at the El Rodeo 1 facility near Guatire have declared a hunger strike. The protesters, who include Venezuelan citizens and foreigners (including Americans and Spaniards), are demanding the expansion of the categories of offenses covered by the pardon. The current regulations exclude individuals accused of terrorism, treason, and direct collaboration with foreign armies, which the strikers see as a continuation of political repression from the era of Chavismo. Despite the ongoing protest, the process of releasing some detainees is progressing. In recent hours, non-governmental organizations have verified the release of 16 individuals under the new law, although this process is progressing slowly. The total number of amnesty beneficiaries remains a subject of dispute between the government and the Foro Penal organization, which documents significantly fewer cases than the authorities claim. However, the Foro Penal organization notes that hundreds of people remain in cells, whom the new administration of Delcy Rodríguez treats as a bargaining chip in relations with Washington. The symbol of amnesty is intended to be the renovation work at Helicoide, a former torture center that, according to official rhetoric, is to be transformed into a public space serving citizens. On the international stage, the Venezuela issue remains a flashpoint. During a UN forum, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister sharply condemned the actions of the United States, demanding freedom for Nicolás Maduro, who is in U.S. custody. Simultaneously, American media, such as The Wall Street Journal, point to the catastrophic state of the economy left by the previous regime and the challenges facing the U.S.-backed opposition. Stabilizing the country is crucial for reviving the oil sector, but mass prison strikes and accusations of selective justice could undermine the credibility of the democratic transition process.Since 2014, Venezuela has been grappling with hyperinflation and a humanitarian crisis that has forced over 7 million citizens to emigrate. The Maduro regime has been repeatedly accused by the UN of crimes against humanity.