Negotiations between Venezuela's interim government and opposition faction commenced Thursday following nearly a week of delays. The US-backed talks aim to reshape the country's political system and establish groundwork for future elections after years of political turmoil.
Negotiations between Venezuela's government and opposition factions commenced on July 31, 2026, led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera, with the country's most prominent opposition figure Maria Corina Machado notably absent from the proceedings. Venezuelans are watching the U.S.-backed talks with cautious optimism after previous negotiation attempts failed.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will work to secure the release of all political prisoners held in Venezuela. The statement comes amid ongoing protests in Venezuela supporting an amnesty law for political detainees.
