
The US State Department has announced the third round of talks on the political future of Venezuela, scheduled for October 14, focused on reform of the Supreme Court, guarantees for political parties and conditions for credible elections, after the meeting in Washington between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Dinorah Figuera, president of the National Assembly elected in 2015.
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The talks are part of a process launched in Caracas in August aimed at reforming the National Electoral Council, repealing repressive rules and encouraging the return of political leaders to Venezuela.
Reform of the Supreme Court, guarantees for political parties and conditions for credible elections: these are the central themes of the third round of talks on the political future of Venezuela, scheduled from 14 October.
This was announced by the US Department of State after the meeting in Washington between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Dinorah Figuera, president of the National Assembly elected in 2015, as part of a process that Washington presents as a path towards a democratic transition.
The talks, which began in Caracas in August, also aim to reform the National Electoral Council, repeal repressive rules and the return of political leaders to the country. The results include the reform of the law on the Supreme Court, which provides for the selection of 32 new judges by December, the restoration of access to over 70 information sites and the release of most political prisoners.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The reform of the law on the Supreme Court will lead to the selection of 32 new judges by December 2026.
Likely · Within months
Access to over 70 news sites currently blocked in Venezuela will be restored.
Likely · Within months
Most of the political prisoners will be released as a result of the talks.
Possible · Within months

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