Dinorah Figuera values EU support for dialogue with Chavismo

President of the 2015 National Assembly, Dinorah Figuera, has praised the European Union's endorsement of the ongoing dialogue with representatives of the ruling party. She expressed that international support can be instrumental in rebuilding Venezuelan trust in a negotiated resolution to the nation's political crisis.

Figuera, who leads the opposition delegation in these talks, stated that European backing reinforces the commitment to democratic mechanisms for resolving political differences. "Every day more voices join the conviction that it is through dialogue, through decisions made within democratic frameworks, that our differences should be settled, always placing the republic's superior interest above any particular interest," she posted on X.

She highlighted the renewed international focus on Venezuela and its potential for institutional transformation. Figuera asserted that Venezuela is once again viewed as a "nation with the potential to advance towards a solid, stable democracy with a future vision." This statement follows the EU's declaration of support for "all efforts" aimed at advancing the country's democratization through dialogue between the opposition, represented by Figuera, and the National Assembly led by Jorge Rodríguez.

The first phase of negotiations concluded with two key agreements. One involves a complete overhaul of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), whose magistrates have faced criticism from opposition sectors and watchdog groups. This agreement revives a process initiated in May to reform the TSJ's composition, following a parliamentary reform that increased the number of magistrates from 20 to 32. The second agreement concerns the recovery of Venezuelan assets held at the Bank of England, with these funds earmarked for victims of the June 24 earthquakes. Both parties also agreed to establish transparency, monitoring, and auditing mechanisms to ensure these funds are used for the affected population's well-being.