# Venezuela opposition-government dialogue 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-oppositiongovernment-dialogue-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-16T04:15:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026, Venezuelan opposition figures and the government prepared for a national dialogue slated to begin on 1 August. Deputy Tomás Guanipa described the process as a “great opportunity” and urged the talks to broaden participation, incorporate civil-society groups, and link sanctions relief to reconstruction following a recent double earthquake. He called for external aid, U.S. technology, and transparent resource management.

The negotiation table, which Dinorah Figuera announced would include ten representatives from each side, was intended to invite “all democratic sectors.” The United States has pressured for a more inclusive format that might include opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Ahead of the August 1 start date, the opposition party Primero Justicia confirmed its participation, joining leaders such as Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia. The party outlined priorities including the release of political prisoners, dismantling the repressive apparatus, appointing a new National Electoral Council (CNE), ensuring an independent Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), and restoring political parties to their legitimate authorities.

By mid-August, Stalin González of the Libertad Parliamentary Group called for the dialogue to produce concrete results to address the country’s 27-year political and social crisis. He emphasized that effective negotiations must lead to tangible solutions, such as free and transparent elections, respect for human rights, and the restoration of state institutions through transparency and accountability.

## Claims

- Primero Justicia will have representation in the political dialogue with the Venezuelan government starting 1 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The dialogue aims to free all political prisoners in Venezuela. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The dialogue aims to dismantle the repressive apparatus. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The dialogue aims to appoint a new National Electoral Council (CNE). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The dialogue aims to ensure an independent Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Primero Justicia supports the 2015 National Assembly and its delegation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The process is backed by the United States Department of State. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Primero Justicia will work with opposition leaders María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Venezuela: Calls for dialogue and institutional reform

Stalin González of the Libertad Parliamentary Group urges that political dialogue in Venezuela must produce concrete results, including transparent elections and institutional reconstruction, to resolve the 27-

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-calls-for-dialogue-and-institutional-reform

### 2026-07-31: Primero Justicia to join Venezuela's August political dialogue with the government

Primero Justicia will take part in Venezuela's August 1 dialogue with the government, seeking political prisoner releases, a new CNE, an independent TSJ and other democratic reforms, backed by the US State Dept

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/primero-justicia-to-join-venezuelas-august-political-dialogue-with-the-government

### 2026-07-24: Venezuelan opposition‑government dialogue expands ahead of August talks

Venezuelan deputy Tomás Guanipa hails the government‑opposition dialogue as a chance for reconstruction and sanctions relief, while Dinorah Figuera says the August talks will include ten delegates per side and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-oppositiongovernment-dialogue-expands-ahead-of-august-talks

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