Thursday, May 16, 2019

Talks Between The Venezuelan Government And The Opposition Are Currently Underway In Oslo, Norway

A man waves a Venezuelan national flag as he attends a rally by Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in support of his government [File: Fausto Torrealba/Reuters]

Daily Mail/AP: Venezuela peace negotiations are held in Norway as Maduro's regime and Guaido's opposition meet in 'secret location' in Oslo

* Negotiators from the opposing camps have spoken in Oslo 'for several days'
* Assembly speaker Juan Guaidó declared himself acting president in January
* Nicolas Maduro had taken power in 2013 after death of Hugo Chavez and had controversial second term Presidential vote in 2018
* Several countries including the US have recognised Guaidó as president

Representatives of Venezuela's regime and the opposition are holding 'peace negotiations' in Oslo this week, Norwegian media reported Thursday.

Venezuela has been in political turmoil since assembly speaker Juan Guaidó declared himself acting president in January in a direct challenge to President Nicolas Maduro's authority.

The NRK radio and television network, quoting anonymous sources, said peace talks have taken place at a secret location in the Norwegian capital for 'several days' and are expected to conclude on Thursday.

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WNU Editor: This talks are being described as "exploratory". It is also the second time that both sides are meeting. As to what do I expect from these talks. I expect nothing will come out of it for now.

More News On Talks Between The Venezuelan Government And The Opposition

The Latest: Venezuela gov’t, opposition in Norway for talks -- AP
Venezuela government, opposition in Norway for crucial talks -- Al Jazeera
Maduro’s minister secretly meets with Guaido’s representative STALIN in Norway – reports -- RT
Venezuela government, opposition representatives travel to Norway for possible talks -- CGTN
Venezuela envoys head for talks in Norway as US halts flights -- DW
Venezuelan Gov't, Opposition Looking for Ways to Reconcile in Norway - Source -- Sputnik

4 comments:

Bob Huntley said...

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Anonymous said...

Bob is all concerned that his boy might step down.

Anonymous said...

The Maduro people are mostly playing for time.
JH

Anonymous said...

Playing for time as their debt grows?

Wonderful idea about people who believe staying the course and not rocking the boat is wisdom in all cases.