Venezuela Pledges Elections to UN Amid Opposition Dialogue, US Demands Guarantees

Venezuela's government, represented by Delcy Rodríguez, told the UN it is negotiating with opposition sectors to hold elections, while Washington conditions any engagement on electoral guarantees and institutional recovery. The pledge signals a potential shift from the regime's prior refusal to negotiate, but specifics on timing and conditions remain unclear. This matters because credible elections could ease sanctions and regional tensions, though past promises have not materialized.