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Government and opposition representatives opened a new negotiation round in Caracas, agreeing to remain in continuous session through August 12. Delegations led by Jorge Rodríguez for the government and former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera for one opposition sector said they had established a working method, negotiating stages and guiding principles. These include mutual recognition, political equality, good-faith talks and a peaceful, democratic and constitutional solution. The timetable offers an early test after repeated previous dialogue efforts collapsed.
A sustained negotiating channel could reduce the political uncertainty attached to Venezuelan assets and improve confidence in institutional normalization. However, the limited opposition representation and the record of failed talks mean investors will need concrete agreements—not procedural commitments—before repricing country risk.
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Industry · HuffPost España
Aug 6, 2026
Watch for a joint announcement by August 12 that sets substantive priorities, measurable commitments and a timetable beyond the permanent session. Failure to produce concrete deliverables would reinforce expectations of another short-lived negotiation.