U.S. Senators advocate for negotiations between opposition and Chavismo to lead to democracy in Venezuela

U.S. Senators Jim Risch and John Curtis have voiced support for the forthcoming negotiations between Venezuela's opposition and interim authorities, scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026. The senators view this dialogue as a crucial opportunity to guide Venezuela toward a stable and democratic future.

In a statement released via the Senate Foreign Relations Committee website, Risch and Curtis stressed that this vision can only materialize if all parties engage in good faith, reject past failed promises, and commit to a transparent process with clear criteria for free and fair elections. "The United States has a strong interest in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela and in ensuring that malicious actors cannot interfere with the will of the Venezuelan people," the senators stated.

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The United States has a strong interest in a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela and in ensuring that malicious actors cannot interfere with the will of the Venezuelan people.

Dinorah Figuera, president of the National Assembly elected in 2015 and a delegate spokesperson for the negotiations, welcomed the senators' pronouncements. She echoed their sentiments, stating, "We share the conviction that this process must unfold in good faith, with transparency, clear objectives, and a genuine commitment to achieving concrete agreements that lead to the recovery of democracy within national borders through free and fair elections."

Figuera emphasized that the 2015 National Assembly approaches this process with seriousness and determination, confident that its success will be judged by tangible results for the Venezuelan population, not just rhetoric. The senators' statement underscores international attention on Venezuela's political process and the hope for a democratic resolution.

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We share the conviction that this process must unfold in good faith, with transparency, clear objectives, and a genuine commitment to achieving concrete agreements that lead to the recovery of democracy within national borders through free and fair elections.