Venezuela gov’t and opposition to hold talks aimed at path to elections
Summary
The Venezuelan government and part of the opposition will start talks supported by the United States to create a path toward elections. A key opposition figure, Maria Corina Machado, will not attend these talks, which aim to address electoral reforms and sanctions but have caused mixed reactions among opposition groups.Key Facts
- The talks are backed by the United States and will begin on Saturday.
- Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and prominent opposition leader, is not invited to the talks.
- Opposition delegation is led by Dinorah Figuera, chosen by the US for her role in the 2015 democratically elected National Assembly.
- The government side is led by Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly and brother of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
- Figuera recently returned from exile in Spain and wants to overhaul the electoral council and Supreme Court to ensure fair elections.
- Jorge Rodriguez aims to use talks to seek relief from US sanctions on Venezuela.
- Machado was blocked from running in the 2024 presidential election by Venezuela’s Supreme Court.
- Pro-Machado protesters have called for elections, and there are differing opinions about the talks within Venezuela and from US officials.
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