Venezuela’s Political Prisoners Left in the Shadows: Parliamentary Visit Rings Hollow

In a country where authoritarian control tightens its grip under the guise of legal reforms, the recent visit by Venezuela's parliamentary president Jorge Rodríguez to a Caracas prison was met with harsh criticism from families of political prisoners. Far from signaling meaningful change, this event has been widely condemned as nothing more than a "show"—a staged spectacle designed to project an illusion of progress while true freedom remains out of reach.Why Does Venezuela Continue to Sideline True Justice?Rodríguez and his ally Jorge Arreaza made headlines by promising the release of "all" detainees once an amnesty law passes. Yet, those closest...