The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a general amnesty law, which the government claims is a step toward national reconciliation. However, the law has stirred significant controversy among opposition groups and human rights organizations, who argue that its scope is limited and excludes numerous cases of political persecution, particularly those involving military personnel. The amnesty targets individuals prosecuted or convicted for political acts between the coup of April 2002 and electoral events until 2025.

This legislative move is seen as an effort by interim president Delcy Rodríguez to mitigate tensions within the country. The timing of the law's passage, just two months following significant political events, suggests that it may be a strategic maneuver to alleviate some political pressures. By defining the terms of the amnesty and the range of eligibility, the government appears to seek a balance between appeasing dissenters and maintaining control over the narrative regarding political persecution.

Critics of the law contend that it is a superficial effort at reconciliation that fails to address the underlying issues of political oppression in Venezuela. Human rights advocates have pointed out that the exclusions within the law undermine any genuine attempt at justice for victims of political violence and repression. As such, while the government may view the law as a pathway to bridging political divides, it risks being perceived as an inadequate response to the country's pressing human rights concerns.