US Backs New Talks on Venezuela Democratic Transition

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed that the U.S. views these negotiations as a vital opportunity to address systemic institutional decay. The proposed agenda focuses on rebuilding democratic infrastructure and establishing durable safeguards for political participation, alongside the restoration of fundamental civic freedoms necessary for open discourse. By placing the strengthening of the National Electoral Council at the center of the dialogue, the parties aim to secure a pathway toward a more transparent electoral framework. These talks represent a tangible effort to move beyond the current political impasse through structured engagement on core governance priorities.