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.
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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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