Acting President Delcy Rodríguez made waves this week by urging all political factions – allies and opponents alike – to join a ‘results-driven’ national dialogue. The proposal, announced Friday at Caracas’ Miraflores Palace, comes as Venezuela navigates complex economic reforms launched in late 2025.
🔊 ‘No Foreign Scripts’
Rodríguez emphasized the talks must be ‘strictly Venezuelan’, rejecting external interference. Parliament head Jorge Rodríguez (no relation) will lead coordination through the Council for Sovereignty and Peace – a body created last December during contentious budget debates.
📅 What’s Next?
While opposition groups haven’t yet responded, analysts say this move could ease tensions ahead of regional elections. The proposed dialogue aligns with President Nicolás Maduro’s ‘Great National Consensus’ initiative announced last fall. Will 2026 bring fresh stability? 🤝 The world watches as Latin America’s oil giant seeks common ground.
