In a significant political development in Venezuela, the head of parliament, Jorge Rodriguez, has pledged the rapid release of political prisoners, a move that has been met with both hope and skepticism. According to Business Recorder, Rodriguez stated, 'By Friday (February 13) at the latest they will all be free,' during a meeting with the families of detainees outside the Zona 7 detention center in Caracas. This promise comes amidst the backdrop of a new draft amnesty law that has received initial backing from the National Assembly. However, the largest opposition coalition has criticized the draft for 'serious omissions,' highlighting ongoing political tensions. Rights groups estimate that around 700 political prisoners remain, though it is unclear if Rodriguez's promise applies to all or just those at Zona 7.