Several PSD and right-wing MPs criticised José Luís Carneiro's visit to Venezuela, despite similar subsequent visits by regional and government officials. The author argues that defending the Portuguese community should be a national priority, noting that the PS delegation's visit may have contributed to the extension of the Amnesty Law. The text highlights the inconsistency of critics who ignore the shifting political landscape in Venezuela and the lifting of sanctions on government figures, calling for political convergence rather than partisan hypocrisy to better support the Portuguese community in the country.