US says it backs Venezuelan effort toward democratic transition

The US welcomes and supports a meeting between Venezuelan opposition leaders for discussions on a democratic transition, including strengthening the National Electoral Council.

US says it backs Venezuelan effort toward democratic transition
Tommy Pigott
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The ​United ​States said ‌on Thursday ​that it welcomes and supports ‌a meeting between the head of Venezuela's National Assembly and a ‌representative of Venezuelan interim government ‌for discussions on a democratic transition, including strengthening the National ⁠Electoral ​Council (CNE).

"The ⁠U.S. understands that this agenda ⁠includes key priorities such as rebuilding ​Venezuela's democratic institutions, strengthening the CNE, ⁠reestablishing durable guarantees for political ⁠participation, ​and securing essential civic freedoms for open political ⁠discourse," U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy ⁠Pigott ⁠said in statement.

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