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US lauds first high-level dialogue, seeks stronger Venezuelan democracy

6/19/2026

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The United States praised the first high-level dialogue in three years as ruling legislature chief Jorge Rodriguez met former opposition lawmaker Dinorah Figuera in Caracas.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the talks aim to strengthen the National Electoral Council and rebuild Venezuela’s democratic institutions.
The National Assembly released a brief statement that the talks aim to reinforce democracy and consolidate peace, while both participants gave few details.

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The United States praised the first high-level dialogue in three years as ruling legislature chief Jorge Rodriguez met former opposition lawmaker Dinorah Figuera in Caracas.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the talks aim to strengthen the National Electoral Council and rebuild Venezuela’s democratic institutions.
The National Assembly released a brief statement that the talks aim to reinforce democracy and consolidate peace, while both participants gave few details.