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U.S. Picks Lesser-Known Figure to Lead Venezuela Talks | US News
The U.S. is quietly steering Venezuela’s democratic transition behind the scenes, backing lesser-known opposition figure Dinorah Figuera—recently returned from exile—over the more popular and widely supported Maria Corina Machado. Figuera, seen as a steady, non-presidential candidate, was chosen by the State Department to lead negotiations, raising questions about whether this reflects true Venezuelan民意. While talks yielded early wins on judicial reforms and potential gold unfreezing, critics doubt real change will follow, especially after past failures. Meanwhile, the U.S. deepens economic…
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