US-Backed Venezuela Peace Talks Begin in Caracas Amid Protests
Negotiations between the Venezuelan government and opposition groups have commenced in Caracas, supported by the United States. However, prominent opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is notably absent from the proceedings. Simultaneously, families of political prisoners staged demonstrations in the capital, demanding that the release of their loved ones be prioritized on the negotiation agenda. The talks represent a new attempt to resolve the country's long-standing political crisis and economic instability.
Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Caracas, Venezuela
Conflict: Venezuela Crisis
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Al Jazeera