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US-Venezuela democratic transition negotiations

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The political transition in Venezuela has entered a critical phase as the United States increases pressure for dialogue. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the need for a “lasting democracy” rather than just conducting single votes, outlining a three-phase strategic plan of “stability, recovery, and transition.” Under this framework, the U.S. has shifted toward acting as an arbiter for institutional activities, including the removal of economic sanctions against National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. On October 14, 2026, the Venezuelan government and the 2015 National Assembly opposition, led by Dinorah Figuera, commenced a third cycle of political dialogue in Caracas. While prominent figures like María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have not participated in these specific talks, the Venezuelan government eventually granted Machado permission to return to the country following U.S. communication. Following the conclusion of the third cycle on October 21, parties agreed to a “deep review” of several major laws—including the Law of Political Parties and the Organic Law Against Organized Crime and Terrorism Financing—to address political ineligibilities and terrorism definitions. In the judicial sector, a committee of 12 civil society members and 11 parliamentarians will assist in selecting new Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) magistrates. As On October 26, the administration of late October, a strategic roadmap Donald Trump reinforced this roadmap, which aims to renew restructure the TSJ by the end of 2026 and subsequently reform the National Electoral Council (CNE) by year-end. into a “technical, non-partisan body.” This institutional renewal process is intended to facilitate a transition where interim President Delcy Rodríguez declares a permanent presidential vacancy, triggering a six-month window to convene elections. new elections, potentially in 2027. This strategic move follows the January 3 capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.

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