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Venezuela government and opposition reaffirm plans for elections
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition reaffirmed their intention to hold presidential elections after a third round of talks in Caracas.
The talks produced no election date, though an opposition leader said she hoped voting could take place in late 2027 or early 2028.
The negotiations began in August after US forces captured former president Nicolás Maduro in January, and Delcy Rodríguez took over as interim president.
The sides agreed to review laws affecting political parties and rules that have barred opposition figures from running.
The changes are meant to widen political participation and strengthen democratic institutions.
The United States welcomed what it called concrete results, and another round of talks is scheduled for November.
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition reaffirmed their intention to hold presidential elections after the third round of talks in Caracas.
The talks ended on Wednesday, October 21, and included discussion of a roadmap for elections and measures to strengthen democracy.
No election date was set, though opposition leader Dinorah Figuera said she hoped voting would take place by late 2027 or early 2028.
The delegations agreed to review laws and rules affecting political participation, and scheduled another round of talks for November.
The United States welcomed the talks, saying they produced concrete results, including an agreement to work on revising and amending several laws.
- Who
- Venezuela’s interim government and opposition, including the 2015 National Assembly opposition group.
- What
- They reaffirmed their intention to hold presidential elections and discussed reforms and a roadmap for voting.
- When
- The third round concluded on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Caracas, Venezuela.
- Why
- The talks addressed strengthening democracy and political stability and preparing a roadmap for elections.
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Nicolás Maduro was captured in a U.S. military operation, according to the reports.
Negotiations between the interim government and the opposition began.
The third round of talks concluded in Caracas, with both sides reaffirming their intention to hold presidential elections.
Another round of talks was scheduled.
- Third round
- Concluded October 21, 2026, in Caracas
- Election date
- Not set
- Figuera’s hoped-for timing
- Late 2027 or early 2028
- Next talks
- Scheduled for November
- Negotiations began
- August 2026
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What people are saying
The political will of both sides is that there be elections in this country.
produced concrete results, including the agreement to work on the review and amendment of several repressive laws