Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
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"Only through unity can we move forward with reconstruction and maintain peace."
— Jorge Rodríguez , Politician
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Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
An opposition ex-lawmaker leading the opposition talks for a democratic transition.
An exiled opposition figurehead in Venezuela.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
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The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
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