Debate – Venezuela summit in Bogota, a new attempt to solve the crisis

The meeting, which was preceded by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, was attended by delegations from countries such as Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Mexico, Argentina and Chile. In addition to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell.

Some representatives of the Venezuelan opposition met before the summit with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who advocates a “democratic reconstruction of Latin America” ​​and supports a timetable for elections and democratic guarantees for Venezuela.

Although this conference has the support of Nicolás Maduro, its intentions seem to be aimed at lifting the sanctions imposed by the United States on his government. Even without starting the congress in Bogotá, Maduro set conditions for continuing dialogue with the opposition.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, confirmed that the bloc of society is ready to review the personal sanctions that burden Nicolas Maduro.

Meanwhile, opposition leader Juan Guaido passed through Bogota after crossing the Colombian-Venezuelan border and sought to meet the international delegations that were present at this conference. However, the Colombian government made it clear that Guaidó was not invited to the congress and that he also entered Colombian territory irregularly, since he could not leave his country regularly.

What does this conference leave on the political situation in Venezuela? Will this initiative be able to guarantee the democratic foundations and the schedule for the presidential elections in Venezuela? Is the abolition of the sanctions imposed on the government of Nicolás Maduro the first step to being able to establish a dialogue? We cover it in this discussion with our guests:

– Eduardo Battistini, Former Ambassador of the Venezuelan Interim Government to Colombia and President of Primero Justicia Abroad.

– Freddy Gutierrez, representative of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Venezuela.