Venezuela and the United States to Resume Dialogue Talks: A New Beginning for Relations between Two Countries?

Venezuela and the United States are set to resume dialogue talks next Wednesday, as announced by President Nicolas Maduro. The talks will focus on fulfilling agreements signed in Qatar and ensuring respectful and public dialogues without manipulation.

Maduro has appointed the president of Parliament, Jorge Rodriguez, along with the governor of Miranda state, Hector Rodriguez, as representatives for Venezuela in the dialogue process. He expressed his desire for dialogue, understanding, and future changes in relations with the US while maintaining the absolute sovereignty and independence of Venezuela.

The US government had sent proposals to Maduro for a two-month resumption of talks, which he accepted. Talks between the two countries have been intermittent since March 2022 when a White House delegation visited Caracas to meet with Maduro. One of the agreements reached was the partial lifting of US sanctions against Venezuela last October, which was reversed due to alleged non-compliance by the Venezuelan government. The release of Colombian businessman Alex Saab, considered a front man for Maduro, was among the outcomes of negotiations between the two countries.

Despite challenges and disagreements, Maduro emphasized the importance of seeking new agreements and moving forward in the dialogue process. He expressed his hope for a positive future for relations between Venezuela and the US, grounded in mutual respect and adherence to previous agreements.