The Daily Journal.— Following the suspension of talks on Aug. 1, 2015, National Assembly President Dinorah Figuera arrived in Venezuela through General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport in Barcelona to resume dialogue with Jorge Rodríguez.
Accompanied by a parliamentary delegation, Figuera said she takes on the process with “great expectations” and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing the country’s institutional restoration. She stressed that the process requires rigorous technical work, research, and concrete solutions for vulnerable communities.
“This is not an easy task. It requires research, technical expertise, and efforts to address the consequences of the twin earthquakes in La Guaira and parts of Caracas,” Figuera said.
Institutional reform and democratic guarantees
Speaking at the airport, the lawmaker identified the creation of a credible and trustworthy National Electoral Council (CNE) as one of the process’s main objectives. She also called for restructuring the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) and fully restoring political and civil rights.
Figuera explained that the working groups are addressing a broad agenda designed to restore Venezuela’s institutions through solid legal and technical standards.
Priority attention for earthquake victims
Figuera emphasized that the negotiations must extend beyond electoral agreements and urgently address the country’s social challenges and humanitarian emergencies.
She specifically referred to the damage caused by the twin earthquakes in La Guaira and several areas of Caracas.
According to Figuera, the agenda prioritizes assessing the damage in affected areas, formally recognizing the scale of the tragedy, and providing direct support to victims and displaced families.
International support and a message to the exile community
Addressing the international context, Figuera highlighted the role of the international community in facilitating the negotiations. She specifically mentioned coordination with U.S. authorities and thanked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for supporting Venezuela’s democratic cause.
“We celebrate that our sons and daughters who have lived in exile can reunite with their country and help build Venezuela’s future. I raise the banners of faith, hope, and justice as we move toward a reunion with our homeland,” Figuera told reporters.
