US-backed Venezuela political transition talks begin without Nobel laureate Machado
Summary
US-backed talks began in Caracas between Venezuela’s interim government and an opposition faction to discuss political changes and future elections. The talks started seven months after US forces removed President Nicolás Maduro, but notable opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado was not invited.Key Facts
- The talks are supported by the United States and aim to reshape Venezuela’s political system.
- They began on July 7, 2026, after a delay of nearly one week.
- The interim government is led by Delcy Rodríguez, under US supervision.
- Opposition is represented by Dinorah Figuera, who returned from exile recently.
- Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition favorite, was not invited to join the talks.
- The agenda includes responding to recent deadly earthquakes and strengthening democracy.
- The US State Department supports the talks and called for a peaceful transition and economic recovery.
- President Donald Trump has expressed approval of Rodríguez’s policies but reportedly opposed Machado’s return, which Washington denies.
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