Venezuela's government and opposition open US-backed talks
Delegations from Venezuela's government and one faction of the opposition met in Caracas to open US-backed negotiations. It was the first face-to-face encounter between the two sides since Nicolás Maduro's detention by US forces on January 3.
Delegations representing Venezuela's government and a faction of the opposition met in Caracas, formally opening a negotiation process backed by the United States. The meeting is being viewed as one of the most concrete steps in months toward resolving the country's political crisis.
The talks mark the first direct contact between the two sides since Nicolás Maduro was detained by US forces on January 3. His detention deepened political uncertainty in the country and sparked debate over a potential power vacuum.
Neither side has yet shared detailed information about the substance of the negotiations, though the process is understood to be proceeding under US oversight. Analysts say the course of these talks will be decisive for Venezuela's political future and for regional stability.
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