Venezuelan professors demand concrete results from dialogue, warn against failure

Venezuela's Association of Professors (Apucv) has issued a stark warning regarding the current dialogue table, emphasizing that "failure is not an option." The organization stressed that the talks, involving representatives from the 2015 National Assembly and Chavismo, cannot afford to repeat past mistakes. There is no room for delaying tactics or wasted time, the Apucv stated in a statement published on social media.

The Apucv is demanding definitive agreements from the dialogue to dismantle mechanisms used for persecution and arbitrary detention of civilians in Venezuela. The statement specifically calls for the release of all political prisoners and the repeal of laws that, in the association's view, violate democratic rights. Furthermore, the professors' group endorsed an agreement focused on appointing all members of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) based on suitability and impartiality, hoping to prevent a "court of government activists dedicated to legitimizing the transgression of the Constitution and the degradation of democracy."

Looking ahead, the Apucv also urged the establishment of a new National Electoral Council before the end of the year. This move is seen as crucial for reclaiming citizen sovereignty and restoring democratic institutions. The association believes it is essential to revive Venezuela's potential for wealth, progress, and well-being, working alongside citizens who remain in the country and those in exile who are committed to a prosperous future.

The Apucv concluded by asserting that all of civil society must warn the dialogue participants that failure is not permissible and demand accountability. The association highlighted that the guarantors of the dialogue are therefore co-responsible for its outcomes.