Delegations from the Venezuelan government and representatives of the 2015 National Assembly formally began this Wednesday, October 14 the third round of political dialogue talks. The agenda focuses on electoral guarantees, civil liberties, and outstanding institutional agreements.
The teams, led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez and former deputy Dinorah Figuera, held a preparatory meeting on Tuesday to define the topics for this new round, as reviewed national media.
Among the points in the agenda are included defining the conditions for the participation of political parties in future elections, reviewing restrictions on freedom of expression and political disqualifications, and finalizing agreements concerning the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ).
This third cycle follows two previous sessions held in August and September, which addressed measures related to the renewal of the TSJ, restrictions on news websites, and the release of prisoners on humanitarian grounds.
The government delegation is coordinated by Rodríguez and comprised by Jorge Arreaza, América Pérez Dávila, Ana María San Juan, Pedro Infante, and Génesis Garbet. Representing the 2015 National Assembly, led by Figuera, are Juan Miguel Matheus, Sergio Vergara, Marco Aurelio Quiñones, and Ramón López.