US reshapes Venezuela transition plan

Washington has outlined a three‑stage roadmap – stabilization, recovery and transition – for Venezuela. The plan, aimed at gradual reform rather than an abrupt overthrow of the Chavista model, places Delcy Rodríguez at the forefront of the interim government under direct U.S. supervision.

Direct talks between the White House and the Venezuelan interim administration have been ongoing, with milestones set through June 2026. The United States warned that failure to meet agreed targets could trigger economic and political repercussions, and even the reconsideration of force.

A notable shift in the strategy is the formal inclusion of the 2015‑elected opposition‑controlled National Assembly, led by Dinorah Figuera, as a third actor in the process. This development follows earlier U.S. indications that opposition representatives might be incorporated, though no clear explanation was provided for the delay.

Criticism has grown within Venezuela over the legitimacy of Rodríguez’s interim presidency and the opacity of the bilateral talks. Concerns about legal uncertainty and investment risks have intensified social unrest and demands for a return to elections.