Venezuelan Assembly President Thanks U.S. Ambassador Kozak for Support

Dinorah Figuera, president of Venezuela's 2015 elected National Assembly, has expressed her sincere gratitude to U.S. Ambassador Michael Kozak for his support during the country's democratic transition process. Figuera took to social media on Monday to acknowledge Kozak's contributions following the U.S. Department of State's announcement of his departure from his role as senior official in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

"On behalf of Venezuelans, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Michael Kozak for his firm support, willingness, and commitment to our country, especially in this stage of democratic transition," Figuera wrote on her X account. She further stated, "We deeply value his accompaniment. We wish him…"

Kozak's engagement with Latin American affairs was particularly notable during his time as acting Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs. From this position, he made public statements concerning Venezuela's political situation and advocated for democracy and human rights. Figuera specifically highlighted this accompaniment, valuing the diplomat's dedication to Venezuela during a period marked by international pressure on the Venezuelan government and efforts by opposition sectors to foster political change.

Figuera extended her best wishes to Kozak for his future endeavors. The departure of Kozak was announced by Juan Pablo Segura, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, who recognized the diplomat's work over 18 months leading the bureau.

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On behalf of Venezuelans, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Michael Kozak for his firm support, willingness, and commitment to our country, especially in this stage of democratic transition.