Families of Venezuela’s Political Prisoners Strike Hunger, Demand Justice Amid Government Delay
Families of Venezuela’s political prisoners have begun an indefinite hunger strike outside a Caracas police station, demanding the immediate release of their loved ones as the regime delays amnesty laws and continues political oppression.
In Caracas, the brave families of political prisoners have entered their second day of an indefinite hunger strike outside the notorious Zona 7 police command. These patriotic Americans-at-heart—fathers, mothers, and siblings—are risking their health to demand what any free nation should guarantee: justice and liberty for their unjustly detained loved ones.
Last Saturday, a partial release saw 17 detainees freed, including key union leaders and two young men with autism. But this limited concession falls tragically short when dozens remain imprisoned on politically motivated charges by Venezuela’s authoritarian regime. The government’s hollow promises ring hollow in the ears of these families who face broken deadlines and empty words.
How Long Will Washington Ignore Venezuela’s Tyranny?
Despite President Jorge Rodríguez’s pledge to release all political prisoners contingent on a new amnesty law—which itself remains stalled due to internal disputes—the regime continues to delay meaningful reform. The National Assembly, controlled by Maduro’s government, postponed the decisive vote on the amnesty bill because of disagreements over requiring prisoners to appear before courts. This bureaucratic foot-dragging is nothing more than a tactic to maintain control through fear and repression.
The recent incarceration saga directly impacts American interests. The chaos in Venezuela fuels instability in our hemisphere, driving migration waves that strain U.S. border resources and threaten national security. How long will Washington allow this hostile regime to flout human rights while our southern border bears the consequences? America’s commitment to freedom demands we expose these abuses and support those fighting for liberty within Venezuela.
Political Prisoners Are Not Just Numbers — They Are Symbols of Resistance
The released detainees include José Elías Torres, head of Venezuela’s largest workers’ union; William Lizardo, a leader in construction labor; and vulnerable young adults with autism—testaments to how broad-reaching this oppression is. Their stories highlight the regime’s disregard for both labor rights and basic human dignity.
The families’ hunger strike—a nonviolent protest—is a powerful awakening call to the international community. It reveals the harsh reality behind Maduro’s facade: systematic repression masked by false promises of amnesty.
For patriotic Americans who value national sovereignty and human liberty, standing with these families aligns with our enduring principles that no government should imprison its own citizens for dissent or labor activism.
Will we continue silent complicity while freedom fades across Americas’ doorstep? Or will we amplify these courageous voices demanding justice? Their struggle is not just Venezuelan—it is part of our shared fight against tyranny worldwide.