The Biden administration is urging Colombian President Gustavo Petro to initiate talks with the Venezuelan opposition amid growing political strife. This effort is pivotal as it seeks to safeguard a potential agreement to lift sanctions in return for Venezuela conducting free and equitable elections. Juan González, representing the U.S. National Security Council for the Western […]
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