Maduro to Resume US Talks Amid Election Pressure

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced plans to resume talks with the US government just weeks ahead of the presidential election. The July 28 election presents a key challenge to Maduro's ruling United Socialist Party, with the opposition's Edmundo González Urrutia emerging as the strongest contender.

President Nicolas Maduro revealed on Monday that Venezuela plans to restart negotiations with the US government, merely weeks before a major presidential election in which he seeks a third term.

During his weekly TV broadcast, Maduro described the talks as "urgent," noting that he agreed to initiate the dialogue on Wednesday. It remains unclear if the US has consented to the talks.

The upcoming July 28 election marks a significant challenge for the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela, which has dominated for the past 25 years. This time, the party faces a divided and disillusioned base. Maduro's main opponent is Edmundo González Urrutia, representing the opposition's Unitary Platform coalition.

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