2015 National Assembly and Jorge Rodríguez open joint agenda with electoral reforms; Marco Rubio backs it

The 2015 National Assembly, led by Dinorah Figuera, confirmed a roadmap with chavismo that starts August 1 and prioritizes electoral system reforms and guarantees for political participation, Infobae reported. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared the announcement on social media.

Jorge Rodríguez, who days earlier refused to reopen political talks after the earthquakes, confirmed he is resuming them, Efecto Cocuyo reported. Commentator David Placeres said María Corina Machado had not yet reacted and that the deal points toward free elections.

«In theory these are free elections in which María Corina Machado could run.»— David Placeres, July 14, 2026 · watch

«So far there has been no reaction from either María Corina Machado or her team to this announcement.»— David Placeres, July 14, 2026 · watch