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U.S. State Department highlights progress on political and judicial reforms following third round of negotiations

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. Department of State highlighted progress on political and judicial reforms and civil liberties following the conclusion of the third round of negotiations between Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government and the opposition delegation linked to the National Assembly elected in 2015, led by Dinorah Figuera. In a statement released Thursday, the Donald […]

Dinorah Figuera hopes Venezuela will hold elections in late 2027 or early 2028

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Opposition leader Dinorah Figuera said she hopes Venezuela will hold elections “late next year or in early 2028,” but warned that authorities must first establish guarantees to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. In an interview with El Nacional, Figuera said she remains optimistic about elections but emphasized that restoring […]

Donald Trump says it would be “interesting” to see Delcy Rodríguez and María Corina Machado compete in potential elections

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that it would be “interesting” to see Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition leader María Corina Machado compete in potential elections. “Well, that would be interesting,” Trump told reporters at the White House when they asked whether he would like to see the two […]

Juan Barreto calls for broader political dialogue in Venezuela beyond political elites

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The former Caracas metropolitan mayor views the dialogue between the acting government and the 2015 National Assembly as a first step toward restoring the country’s institutions. Still, he warns that the process must also address social demands. The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Juan Barreto believes that the dialogue between Venezuela’s acting government and […]

Dinorah Figuera: ‘To calls for “Elections now,” we respond: “CNE under construction”

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Dinorah Figuera said Venezuela must first restore its institutional, electoral, and political framework before calling new elections. She outlined a roadmap that includes appointing a new National Electoral Council (CNE), lifting political disqualifications, and returning political parties to their legitimate leadership. Responding to demands from political and social groups calling for […]