After months of stalemate, the Venezuelan government has announced that they are now negotiating with the opposition, with talks ongoing in Norway. The talks were quickly denounced by the US, who is not participating.
The Venezuelan government will be represented at he talks by Information
Minister Jorge Rodriguez and Miranda governor Hector Rodriguez. The
opposition will be represented by key Guaido aide and National Assembly
Vice President Stalin Gonzalez, along with his advisers.
Norway confirmed the talks and expressed hope for a peaceful solution.
Guaido also confirmed the meeting but tried to downplay it, saying
Gonzalez would not continue the talks if they don’t lead to regime
change.
US officials seemed even less upbeat than that, condemning Maduro as a
dictator and insisting that there was nothing to be negotiated except
for Maduro’s ouster. US officials accused Maduro of trying to stall with
such talks.
Venezuela Govt Talking With Opposition in Norway
Guaido aide confirmed to be in Norway with aides
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