Venezuela’s main opposition coalition has welcomed President Nicolas Maduro’s announcement about his intentions to jumpstart negotiations with the United States this week. Omar Barboza, who is the executive secretary of the U.S.
Venezuela n President Nicolas Maduro speaks after signing an agreement to respect the results of the upcoming presidential elections, at the National Electoral Council headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela , Thursday, June 20, 2024. CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela ’s main opposition coalition on Tuesday welcomed President Nicolas Maduro ’s announcement the day before about his intentions to
The coalition’s negotiators will be ready to participate in bilateral discussions if they are needed, in the interest of the “electoral process and respect for democratic guarantees,” Barboza said.The U.S. has not confirmed any planned negotiations with the government of Maduro, who said talks with the Biden administration would resume on Wednesday. He described the dialogue as “urgent” during his weekly TV show.
Maduro’s agreement last year to work on election conditions earned Venezuela broad relief from sanctions on its state-run oil, gas and mining sectors. But the Biden administration ended the relief earlier this year when Maduro reneged on his commitment to work with the opposition and increased repression against adversaries as the meteoric rise of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado cast a shadow on his prospects for reelection.
The agency said the U.S. remains committed to supporting the will of the Venezuelan people and “a path toward democratic governance via competitive and inclusive elections.”
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