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Enrique Márquez presents 'Pact for Venezuela' and backs national dialogue

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Venezuelan politician Enrique Márquez has proposed a "Pact for Venezuela" aimed at national dialogue and institutional reform.
  • The proposal includes revamping the judicial and electoral systems, reinstating a presidential runoff vote, and allowing exiled individuals to return.
  • Márquez, a former political prisoner, also called for an end to indefinite re-election.

Enrique Márquez, a prominent political figure and former political prisoner, has put forth a comprehensive proposal called the "Pact for Venezuela." Presented in Caracas, the plan outlines a five-point institutional agreement designed to foster national dialogue and address critical issues facing the country.

The core of Márquez's proposal centers on significant reforms to Venezuela's governance structures. Key among these are the renewal of the Judicial Branch and the Electoral Power, aiming to restore public trust in these institutions. He also advocates for the implementation of a presidential runoff system, ensuring a broader mandate for the winner, and the return of Venezuelans living in exile.

Furthermore, the pact calls for the cessation of indefinite re-election, a measure seen as crucial for promoting democratic rotation of power. Márquez's initiative underscores a push for institutional change and reconciliation, seeking to build consensus among various political factions.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.