US-backed Venezuela transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado
US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections after years of turmoil.
US-backed negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and a faction of the opposition began on Thursday after nearly a week of delays. The talks aim to reshape the country's political system and lay the groundwork for eventual elections following years of turmoil.
The absence of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado from the table drew attention. Her supporters raised questions about how inclusive the process is, while participating parties described the negotiations as an ongoing, evolving effort.
Washington has backed the talks from behind the scenes and says the outcome will be watched closely for its implications on regional stability. Analysts say it should become clearer in the coming weeks whether the process leads to a firm election timeline.
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