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Searching for a Political Compromise in Venezuela

Sep 15, 2016 | 18:14 GMT

Venezuela Searches for a Political Compromise
Protesters rallying against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's administration confront national police in San Cristobal on Sept. 7.

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Summary

Venezuela's government and its opposition are inching toward serious talks on a power transition. The country's political elite are attempting to set the stage for a compromise that will address the opposition's demands that a referendum on President Nicolas Maduro's removal from office be held before year's end. The administration, hoping to slow the referendum movement's momentum, has offered to hold an early election in two years, instead. But the proposal is only one of several on the table, and the numerous points of contention that remain could still push the talks off course.

Venezuela's government and opposition are inching toward serious talks on a power transition. The country's political elite are attempting to set the stage for a compromise that will address the opposition's demands for a referendum to be held this year on whether President Nicolas Maduro should be removed from office. The administration, hoping to slow the momentum behind the referendum movement, has offered to hold an early election in two years instead. But the proposal is only one of several on the table, and the numerous points of contention that remain could still push the talks off course. ...

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