Venezuela's leading politicians resume negotiations in Oslo

Representatives of the main political actors of the Venezuela They return to Oslo this week to resume talks, said the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Norway congratulates the parties for their efforts and appreciates their will," Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide said in a statement on Saturday.

Two weeks ago, a diplomatic impulse began to emerge from the political stalemate in Venezuela with a delegation from the European Union, which has moved to Caracas, and representatives of the president. Nicolás Maduro and Juan Guaidó, president of the National Assembly, elected interim president by some 50 countries. Talks seemed to end without progress, neither side committed to continuing the dialogue and the government rejected Guaidó's appeal and much of the outside world for general elections.

The Norwegian statement does not give details of the scope or objectives of the talks and does not specify a date. Maduro and Guaidó have been in conflict since January, encouraging their respective supporters to take to the streets. and seek support from allies abroad, while uncontrolled inflation, widespread shortages and collapse of infrastructure make the daily torture of citizens. Despite the low approval rate and international isolation, Maduro remains in power with the support of loyal military forces and the help of countries like China and Russia.