Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez pledges elections at UN, offers no date
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez told the United Nations that the country is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors, without specifying an election date.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez told the United Nations that her country is undergoing a transition toward full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors, according to Al Jazeera.
Rodriguez said elections would take place but did not provide a specific date for when they would be held, the report said.
The remarks come amid continued international scrutiny of Venezuela's political system and its relationship with opposition groups. Further details on the scope of the dialogue Rodriguez referenced, and which opposition sectors are involved, were not specified.
Venezuela's government has faced repeated calls from international bodies and foreign governments regarding the conduct and timing of its elections.
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