Talks between government and opposition representatives aimed at resolving Venezuela’s political crisis have ended without agreement.
The talks in Norway were the first between the two sides since National Assembly Speaker Juan Guaidรณ declared himself interim leader in January, arguing that President Nicolรกs Maduro’s re-election was fraudulent.
Despite the lack of progress both sides said they wanted to continue the talks.
No date has been set for a next round.
A government delegation consisting of Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza, Information Minister Jorge Rodrรญguez and Miranda State Governor Hรฉctor Rodrรญguez met an opposition delegation made up of lawmaker Stalin Gonzรกlez, former minister Fernando Martรญnez Mottola and former lawmaker Gerardo Blyde.
The talks were held in the Norwegian capital, Oslo. Read more