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Venezuela, U.S.-backed Opposition to Start July 31 Talks

7/31/2026

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Talks will begin on July 31, 2026 between Venezuela and a U.S.-backed opposition group.
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly head, will lead the government delegation.
Dinorah Figuera, head of the 2015 National Assembly cohort recognized by U.S., will lead the opposition delegation.
Marco Rubio said United States will facilitate the talks but not dictate them, while negotiators aim to revamp electoral council and top court, free political prisoners and schedule elections.

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Talks will begin on July 31, 2026 between Venezuela and a U.S.-backed opposition group.
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly head, will lead the government delegation.
Dinorah Figuera, head of the 2015 National Assembly cohort recognized by U.S., will lead the opposition delegation.
Marco Rubio said United States will facilitate the talks but not dictate them, while negotiators aim to revamp electoral council and top court, free political prisoners and schedule elections.