US ready to lift sanctions in response to democratic reforms in Venezuela

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The US administration is ready to consider the possibility of changing the sanctions regime against Venezuela if democratic reforms are carried out in the country and conditions are created for free and fair presidential elections. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson responded to the request TASS Comment on information regarding a possible agreement between the United States and Venezuela, under which Washington is ready to ease sanctions.

A State Department spokesman said the United States has consistently expressed its willingness to modify sanctions in response to specific democratic reforms and the creation of conditions for free and fair elections in 2024. He also stated that Washington called on the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition Unitary Platform to reach a comprehensive and lasting solution by restarting the negotiation process in Mexico City.

Formerly Venezuelan Ambassador to the Russian Federation Jesus Rafael Salazar Velazquez not approved He noted that preparations were being made for President Nicolas Maduro’s visit to Russia, but that Caracas was hoping for such an opportunity.

Former Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela reported About the results of the work at the UN General Assembly.

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