Is Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela? | Politics News
Venezuela’s government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.
The last seven months have seen Washington insert itself into Venezuela’s politics and economy.
It started with US forces capturing President Nicolas Maduro in January and taking him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.
The US now determines how Venezuela accesses its oil revenues – the mainstay of its economy.
It is backed by interim leader Delcy Rodriquez – while brokering talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition factions.
But high-profile opposition figure Maria Corina Machado has been sidelined.
So, what can the talks achieve and what is Washington seeking to get?
Presenter: Frankie McCamley
Guests:
Elias Ferrer – Analyst focusing on political economy and founder of Orinoco Research
Vanessa Neumann – Founder and CEO of Asymmetrica and a former official representative for Venezuelan opposition figure, Juan Guaido
Charles Shapiro – Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela
Published On 2 Aug 2026