Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks
Venezuela's interim government has announced formal talks with the opposition to strengthen democracy, though key figure María Corina Machado will not lead the negotiations. The discussions will be represented by Dinorah Figuera and are supported by the US as part of a democratic transition effort.
Why it matters
These talks represent a critical, albeit uncertain, attempt at political stabilization in Venezuela following a period of crisis and natural disaster.
The US has discouraged María Corina Machado from returning, reportedly out of concern that it could lead to civil unrest. The US has discouraged María Corina Machado from returning, reportedly out of concern that it could lead to civil unrest. Venezuela Venezuela’s interim government and opposition to begin formal talks Nobel laureate María Corina Machado will not lead negotiations over new elections, contrary to expectations
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