Advancing Venezuela’s Institutional Democratic Transition

The United States welcomes Tuesday’s announcements by Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly, led by Dinorah Figuera, and the Venezuelan interim government of a joint agenda to begin August 1 to advance Venezuela’s stability, democracy, and national recovery.

This announcement represents an important next step in the political reconciliation process and builds on the June 18 meeting between the representatives.  We applaud the commitment to strengthen democratic institutions, improve the electoral system, and restore guarantees for political participation.

The devastating earthquakes have underscored the urgency of unity, responsible leadership, and institutions capable of serving the Venezuelan people.  The United States will continue to support Venezuelan-led efforts that produce tangible progress toward a peaceful and democratic electoral transition, while working alongside the Venezuelan people as they recover and rebuild their country.