US-backed talks between Venezuela's rival parliaments set to begin August 1
The two legislative bodies vying for legitimacy in Venezuela will begin a joint working agenda on August 1, promoted by the United States. The stated aim is to move toward a democratic reinstitutionalization of the country, more than six months after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.
The two rival legislative bodies in Venezuela, each claiming legitimacy, will begin a joint working agenda on August 1, an initiative promoted by the United States. It stands out as one of the most concrete steps yet in international mediation efforts over the country's political future.
The stated aim of the talks is to move Venezuela toward a democratic reinstitutionalization, more than six months after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. The process is being viewed as the first formal framework aimed at resolving the country's internal political divide.
The full agenda and composition of the participating delegations have not yet been detailed publicly. Regional observers are watching closely how the process could affect Venezuela's international relations and economic recovery.
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