Venezuela's opposition and government hold third round of talks in Caracas, aiming for a US-backed democratic transition.
Negotiations resume in Venezuela
For the third time since August, Jorge Rodríguez, a Madurist leader in the Venezuelan National Assembly, and Dinorah Figuera, a former right-wing president of the same body, met to discuss the country’s future. The talks began on October 14 in Caracas and concluded on October 21.New cycle of dialogue
This new cycle of negotiations between Venezuela’s opposition and the government took place under the supervision of the United States, which has been promoting a "democratic transition" in the country. The talks aim to find a political solution to the ongoing crisis.Progress in discussions
Despite the challenges, the negotiations have made progress. However, María Corina Machado, a prominent opposition leader with strong public support, has not returned from her self-imposed exile, which may affect the talks' outcomes.Exile of key figure
María Corina Machado’s absence from the negotiations highlights the complexity of the situation. Her return could influence the direction of the dialogue, as she is seen as a key figure in the opposition movement.