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Statement — August 1

Today, August 1, Representative Dinorah Figuera, President of Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly, and Jorge Rodríguez, representative of Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government, held a telephone conversation that initiated the dialogue process aimed at Venezuela’s democratic transition and at assisting the victims and those affected by the twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026.
During the conversation, the parties agreed on the general agenda of issues to be addressed. They also agreed to begin the first round of in-person talks the following week in Caracas, focused on:

  1. Assistance for those affected by the twin earthquakes
  2. Strengthening democracy
  3. Political rights and guarantees

Both delegations were introduced. On behalf of the 2015 National Assembly:

Political and Technical Commission:

  • Dinorah Figuera — Chair
  • Marco Aurelio Quiñones
  • Ramón López
  • Jorge Millán
  • Juan Miguel Matheus
  • Sergio Vergara

Support Commission — 4 members:

  • Macario González
  • Desirée Barboza
  • Julio César Moreno
  • Elimar Díaz

We thank the United States and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their support for Venezuela’s transition. This beginning marks a new chapter in the struggle to build a dignified future for all Venezuelans.

VENEZUELA’S 2015 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY