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US Secretary of State Rubio said that talks on Venezuela’s democratic transition, supported by Washington, have facilitated the safe return of opposition leader Machado, and have also led to the release of political prisoners and the return of exiles.
Venezuela opposition leaderMachado End your exile and return to your motherland. United States Secretary of Staterubio Aaj said all this was possible because of the talks supported by Washington and related to the democratic future of the country.
Agence France-Presse reports that Venezuela has been ruled by acting President Delsey Rodriguez under Washington’s supervision since the U.S. military ousted longtime leader Nicolas Maduro in January.
“US-backed reconciliation talks that led directly to the safe return of María Corina Machado to Venezuela, the release of hundreds of political prisoners, and the return from exile of hundreds of political opponents,” Marco Rubio said on social media.
He stressed, “We hope that all political actors will support these negotiations, which represent the best chance for Venezuela in 30 years not only to peacefully hold free and fair elections, but also to establish a sustainable democracy.”
The United States has publicly praised Venezuela’s interim government and opposition representatives for completing the latest round of democratic transition talks last week.
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Rubio said that the key to Machado’s safe return to Venezuela lies in establishing the relevant conditions for reconciliation talks supported by the United States; He believes that such conversations directly influence the political situation and create space for democratic change.
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Rubio reported that the talks not only led to the return of Machado, but also the release of hundreds of political prisoners, and enabled hundreds of political opponents to end their exile and return to Venezuela, showing that the talks had made substantial progress.
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The United States hopes that all political partners will support these negotiations, believing that this is the best opportunity for Venezuela in 30 years to peacefully hold free and fair elections and establish a more sustainable democratic system.
