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Representatives of the Venezuelan Government and a sector of the opposition have begun a new stage of talks in Caracas, focused on strengthening freedom of expression and the right to information. This initiative is part of the second cycle of dialogue, which is taking place at the Gran Meliá hotel and is scheduled to extend until next Wednesday, September 23.
Through a joint statement, the delegations explained that this technical table will be dedicated to managing a consultation and progress verification process, involving both political actors and civil society. This effort seeks to guarantee a more open and transparent information environment in the country.
The technical committee will initiate a process of consultation, guarantees, and verification of progress in this matter with the involved stakeholders and the community in general for this second work cycle.
Advances in access to information and judicial reforms
One of the highlights at the start of these sessions was the official decision to lift restrictions on various digital portals. This measure was received with satisfaction by the parties involved, who see this gesture as a positive step toward communicational openness, following the recommendations of the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence.
In the institutional sphere, the dialogue process—promoted by the United States since last August—is advancing on structural issues. Key points include:
- The formation of a joint commission for the monitoring and compliance of the agreements reached.
- The formal initiation of the procedure for the appointment of new magistrates of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ), seeking a profound transformation of the judicial system.
- The management of gold reserves held in England, with a view to their possible transfer to the Federal Reserve of New York to address humanitarian needs following the June earthquake.
Strengthening diplomatic relations
In parallel to the negotiations, Venezuela has taken significant steps in its foreign policy. The acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, held a meeting with the British chargé d’affaires in Caracas, Colin Dick, to formalize the re-establishment and elevation of the level of diplomatic ties between both nations.
The process remains under the supervision of the delegations led by Jorge Rodríguez, on behalf of the Government, and former deputy Dinorah Figuera, for the opposition sector, who maintain the commitment to address the pending issues that affect the stability and future of Venezuela.
