Resignation Offer to Maduro: Guaranteed Political Asylum
The Wall Street Journal, citing reliable sources in the White House, reported that the US administration aims to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior government officials to resign in exchange for political asylum. This initiative is intended to be implemented ahead of the new presidential term that begins in January.
According to the information in the news, Maduro and members of the government “They will not be extradited to Venezuela if they are tried by the country’s judicial authorities in the future.”This situation is considered an important development for the opposition and the international community.
Secret Talks Between the US and the Maduro Government
One of the sources who spoke to the newspaper said that the secret talks between the US and Maduro’s government provided a glimmer of hope for the opposition, as the opposition claims to have won by a wide margin in the July 28 elections and rejects the election results .
In secret meetings held in Qatar’s capital Doha last year, the issue of Maduro stepping down was also discussed. However, it is reported that Maduro did not accept this offer.
Maduro Calls to the US: “Do Not Interfere with Our Internal Affairs”
Nicolas Maduro shared documents on social media regarding the secret agreement signed with the United States in Qatar last week. These documents include that the Biden administration and the Maduro administration agreed to lift sanctions on Venezuela in the oil, banking and gold sectors if the opposition participates in the country’s elections and adheres to the election processes.
Maduro, in a press conference held on August 9, addressed the US “Do not interfere in the internal affairs of Venezuela. That is all I ask of you.”He used an expression like this.
The Election Process and Results in Venezuela
Presidential elections were held in Venezuela on July 28. According to data released by the Venezuelan Electoral Council, Nicolás Maduro, He was elected president for the third time with 51.20 percent of the votes.
Following the completion of the elections, on July 29, the opposition claimed that the National Electoral Council’s data was inaccurate and that the results were rigged. This led to increased political tension in the country and international controversy.
