President Rodriguez unilaterally revoked the amnesty law five days prior to the speech date

Omissions

• The claim refers to 'President Rodriguez' but Delcy Rodríguez is officially the acting/interim President of Venezuela, not the full President.
• The claim states the law was 'revoked' but sources indicate Rodríguez announced it was 'coming to an end' or 'concluded' rather than formally revoking it through legislative process.
• Rights groups criticized the announcement as arbitrary, unconstitutional, and beyond her authority, noting the amnesty law had limited scope and excluded military personnel and high-profile political prisoners.
• The amnesty law was enacted only two months prior to its termination, having been granted in February 2026.
• El País article (primary source) was published April 23, 2026, and CNN article on April 24, 2026—both before the session date of April 29, 2026.

Sources

• SecondaryEl País (English edition)Delcy Rodríguez's announcement has sparked controversy and a widespread sense that the measure fell short. The amnesty law was declared concluded only two months after being granted.
• SecondaryFoundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez declared on April 24 that the Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence was 'coming to an end.'
• SecondaryBBC NewsRights group said Rodríguez lacked the power to end the releases, while watchdog Provea called the move 'arbitrary and unconstitutional.'
• SecondaryCNN en EspañolDelcy Rodríguez announced the 'end of the Amnesty Law' on April 24, 2026.
• SecondaryEl País (Spanish edition)Delcy Rodríguez declares concluded the application of the amnesty law. The pardon offered by chavismo with the amnesty law was express and ends just two months after being granted.