Unitary Platform reiterates willingness to participate in a democratic transition in Venezuela

Venezuela's opposition coalition, the Unitary Platform (PUD), has reiterated its willingness to contribute to a peaceful and orderly democratic transition in the country. The coalition stated on social media platform X that it is ready to "contribute to the efforts that make possible a democratic, peaceful, and orderly transition, within the framework of the three-step path proposed by the Secretary of State (of the United States), Marco Rubio." This plan outlines phases for stabilization, recovery, and transition.

The PUD's pronouncement comes five days after the United States sent opposition figure Dinorah Figuera to Caracas. Her mission aims to initiate negotiation processes with Venezuela's Chavista-controlled Parliament, led by legislator Jorge Rodríguez, with the objective of accelerating the transition. The PUD convened on Tuesday for a "deep analysis of the national situation and the opportunities to advance towards a democratic solution," also evaluating the condition of political prisoners. The alliance emphasized that Venezuela "demands unity, responsibility, and a vision for the future."

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The U.S. Administration will continue to support efforts to achieve political reconciliation in the South American country.

John Barrett, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Caracas, affirmed on Monday that the administration of President Donald Trump will continue to support reconciliation efforts in Venezuela. Figuera, who leads what she considers the "last" legitimately elected body in Venezuela, the 2015 Parliament that the opposition controlled until 2020, advocates for its continuity, despite its lack of real power. She noted in a recent interview that a key objective is the formation of a "vigorous, credible, and transparent" National Electoral Council (CNE), as the current one is led by Chavista loyalists. Figuera acknowledged the difficulty of this task but expressed gratitude for U.S. support.

Previously, the PUD had proposed a "serious, firm, and responsible" negotiation led by María Corina Machado, with the accompaniment of the United States, aiming to restore democratic institutions. The coalition's recent statements signal a renewed push for dialogue and a structured path toward democratic change, emphasizing the need for national unity and international support.

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one of the objectives is to form a "vigorous, credible, and transparent" National Electoral Council.