US-Backed Democracy Talks Start in Venezuela without Nobel Laureate Machado
The agenda includes the June 24 earthquake response and measures to strengthen democracy and political rights, with more than 6,000 dead.
- On Thursday, US-backed political transition talks began in Caracas between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives, marking a significant step toward democratic dialogue.
- Opposition representative Dinorah Figuera, who returned from exile on Wednesday, leads the bloc that won the 2015 National Assembly, while National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez represents the government.
- Discussions will address the response to the June 24 twin earthquakes that left more than 6,000 dead, as well as strengthening democracy and political rights in the South American country.
- Welcoming the delegation, the US State Department stated these negotiations "present a unique opportunity" to deliver tangible results for Venezuelans, urging all parties to support the effort.
- Notably absent is Maria Corina Machado, who has stated she will not obstruct the process, while Venezuelans remain hopeful the dialogue paves the way for future elections.
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In Venezuela, a dialogue has begun between the autocratic government and parts of the opposition.
Under U.S. patronage, talks are taking place in Venezuela on strengthening democracy and protecting the opposition. Nobel laureate Machado does not participate.
US-backed democracy talks start in Venezuela without Nobel laureate Machado
The Venezuelan government met with opposition figures in Caracas on Thursday after days of delay, marking the start of US-backed talks aimed at steering the country toward a democratic transition.
Venezuela's political transition talks start: AFP
The talks are taking place seven months after US forces abducted president Nicolas Maduro and as interim leader Delcy Rodriguez governs under Washington's watchful eye. Venezuelans are hopeful the dialogue will eventually pave the way for holding elections in the crisis-hit South American country. Notably absent from the talks is opposition favorite and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, who lives in exile and was not invited to jo…
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