Rubio Urges Venezuelan Opposition and Chavismo to Back October 14 Negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on both Venezuela's opposition and the ruling Chavismo bloc to support the upcoming negotiation process, with the next table set for October 14. This marks a notable US push for dialogue amid ongoing political deadlock, though the statement's impact on actual participation remains uncertain.
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US Shifts Venezuela Policy Towards Dialogue for Free Elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged Venezuelan opposition leader Dinorah Figuera, publicly endorsing dialogue between the opposition and the Chavismo government as a path to free elections and democratic institutions. This marks a confirmed shift in US policy towards engagement, moving away from prior regime-change rhetoric. Key uncertainties remain regarding the Maduro government's acceptance of terms and the opposition's internal cohesion.