The Chavista regime in Venezuela is evaluating the possibility of providing "grace measures" or presidential pardons to individuals who were excluded from the recently enacted Amnesty Law. This law only benefits certain detainees, sparking protests and demands from NGOs and the families of political prisoners for the release of all individuals imprisoned for political reasons. Among those affected is Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, who has been in custody for over a year.

Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and a member of the Chavista party, indicated that many people who do not qualify under the Amnesty Law could be considered for presidential pardons or grace measures. This announcement came shortly after the law was promulgated, suggesting a strategic openness from the regime to address criticisms regarding political imprisonment and the selective nature of the Amnesty Law.

The government, under Delcy Rodríguez, has sought to create a framework for reconciliation called the Program for Coexistence and Peace, which was established earlier this year. This program aims to assist cases of individuals not covered by the Amnesty Law and recommend measures for their release. As the situation in Venezuela continues to attract international attention, these evaluations reflect both internal unrest and the regime's effort to navigate external pressures.