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Statement – September 25

Second cycle of talks between the AN 2015 and the Interim Government.

We keep moving forward!

STATEMENT

In Caracas, on the 25th day of September 2026, the country is informed of the conclusion of the second cycle of talks between the delegation of the National Government and the 2015 National
Assembly, with the following results:

Seven working sessions were held: 2 plenary sessions and 5 technical working group sessions.

The working methodology was based on two technical working groups:

  1. Freedom of Expression, Plural Thought and the Right to Information.
  2. Strengthening of Democracy and the Judiciary.

Working Group 1: Freedom of Expression, Plural Thought and the Right to Information. The parties agree to:

  • Support the announcement made by the National Government to continue and expand the lifting of administrative measures against news portals, websites and electronic media, as part of the contributions made at this dialogue table, which seek to strengthen freedom of expression, plural thought and the right to information; and invite all actors in the public and private communications system to contribute responsibly, from their respective platforms, to democratic coexistence, peace and national unity.
  • Promote an agenda for discussion on the use of the national radio spectrum with all stakeholders involved, including the review of any legal instruments that require it.

Working Group 2: Strengthening of Democracy and the Judiciary. The parties agree to:

  • Establish the Council for the Review of Credentials and Requirements of Candidates to the TSJ, composed of the following jurists:
  1. Dr. Belen Ramírez Landaeta
  2. Dr. Rogelio Pérez Perdomo
  3. Dr. Bernardo Pulido Márquez
  4. Dr. Silio Sánchez
  5. Dr. Deyanira Nieves
  6. Dr. Federico Fuenmayor
  7. Dr. María Bernadoni Govea
  • Move forward, at the next ordinary session of the National Assembly, with the appointment of the Preliminary Commission of the Judicial Nominations Committee and publish the timetable for the corresponding procedure.
  • Continue the analysis and review of the legislative instruments needed to transform the Justice System.

Finally, both delegations commit to continuing the discussions and following up on these agreements.


For the Delegation of the National Government
Dr. Jorge Rodríguez

For the Delegation of the 2015 National Assembly
Dr. Dinorah Figuera