The talks could be a breakthrough in ending an ongoing political crisis, marked by a power struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and western-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido.
By DW
Aug 13, 2021
Members of the Venezuelan government and opposition signed a memorandum to open political negotiations on Friday during a meeting in México.
The representatives from both sides signed the document during a ceremony at México City’s National Museum of Anthropology.
Jorge Ramírez, the president of Venezuela’s parliament, said at the beginning of the dialogue that the two sides have to “find points of confluence to guarantee the future and the happiness of the people of Venezuela.”
Chair of the Venezuelan opposition delegation Gerardo Blyde said the negotiations will likely be “complex,” but added that the objective is to “achieve a comprehensive agreement that benefits everyone.”
The dialogue between the two parties is mediated by Norway, and will include over a dozen countries, such as Russia, the Netherlands and Turkey.
The Mexican government is hosting the talks. Left-leaning Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has previously expressed sympathies for Maduro.
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