US Presses Venezuela on Democratic Reforms

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1. 2 Nov

   Mr. Rubio held talks with Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department just two weeks after Venezuelan authorities and opposition figures agreed on a blueprint to reform the country's electoral process to allow for free and fair elections to take place at some point in 2027.

   3 outlets · The Hindu
2. 3 Nov

   The State Department said in a readout that Washington had reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s “three-phase plan for Venezuela: stabilization, economic recovery and political reconciliation, and democratic transition”.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 5 articles

• 3 Nov US urges Venezuela to release remaining political prisonersThe US has called on Venezuela to release its remaining 322 political prisoners, following a military raid that ousted President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York for trial in January. During a meeting with Venezuelan officials, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed plans for credible elections and reforms. Opposition leader María Corina Machado, recently returned from exile, is urging the release of…BBC
• 3 Nov US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transitionThe United States has pushed for a phased approach in Venezuela involving economic recovery and political reconciliation before holding democratic elections, as discussed during a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Oliver Blanco on Monday. This strategy includes the Trump administration’s three-phase plan: stabilization, economic recovery, and political…Al Jazeera
• 3 Nov Rubio meets new Venezuelan foreign minister, urges release of political prisonersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuela’s new Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco on November 2 in Washington, urging for the release of political prisoners still detained in Venezuela following the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year. The meeting came as part of the Trump administration's three-phase plan to stabilize and democratize Venezuela, which includes institutional reforms leading…The Straits Times
• 2 Nov Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for electionsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department to discuss reforms needed for free and fair elections in Venezuela. The meeting focused on progress made in reconciliation talks and institutional changes required before upcoming elections, which Washington has suggested could take place next year. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to support…The Straits Times
• 2 Nov Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparationsOn November 2, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco at the State Department in Washington. The meeting focused on pressing for progress on election preparations in Venezuela scheduled for some time in 2027, following an agreement between Venezuelan authorities and opposition groups to reform their electoral process. This is one of several high-level engagements…The Hindu

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