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Venezuela Begins Dialogue Between the Opposition and the Government Under U.S. Supervision

The talks, overseen by Washington, exclude opposition figure Maria Corina Machado and focus on the response to the June earthquake as well as a political transition.

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The short version

The Venezuelan government and the opposition have begun talks in Caracas under U.S. supervision. The talks exclude opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and aim to bring about a democratic transition.

The Venezuelan government and the opposition began talks in Caracas on August 6, 2026.3,2,1 The talks are being overseen by the United States.3,2,1 The talks exclude Maria Corina Machado, the opposition leader, who remains in exile.3,2,1

The negotiations concern the response to the June 24, 2026, earthquake.3 The parties are also discussing a possible transition to democracy.3,2 The talks come seven months after Nicolas Maduro was captured by the U.S. military.3,2

The government's handling of the earthquakes has increased public distrust of the current administration.1 The Venezuelan government, now allied with the Trump administration, is under pressure to begin these talks.1

Why it matters

  • Nicolas Maduro has been the president of Venezuela since 2013, under a socialist regime. His capture by the United States in January 2026 marked a turning point in the Venezuelan political crisis.3,2

  • Maria Corina Machado is a leading figure in the Venezuelan opposition and a candidate in the 2024 presidential election who was forced into exile following allegations of conspiracy.3,2

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