5,9×More mentions of 'earthquake' on state TV · Last 7 days vs. its average this year.
3,7×More mentions of 'dialogue' on opposition channels · Last 7 days vs. its average this year.
3,3×More mentions of María Corina Machado on state TV · Last 7 days vs. its average this year.
Jorge Rodríguez, head of the National Assembly and the government's coordinator for the talks, said he spoke by phone with Dinorah Figuera, representing one opposition sector. According to his statement, the first session will cover: care for victims of the double earthquake, strengthening democracy, and political rights and guarantees.
According to El Nacional, the government delegation includes Jorge Arreaza and Pedro Infante; Figuera's includes Jorge Millán and Ramón López. Radio América reported that the State Department's Dylan Johnson said the U.S. "welcomes this announcement." Andrés Velásquez told NTN24 his camp remains cautious; David Placeres stressed that Diosdado Cabello is left off the table.
«We agreed on a first in-person meeting in Caracas next week. We have also set a work agenda with clear and verifiable goals.»— Jorge Rodríguez, August 2, 2026 · watch
«In our case we remain cautious and will keep this under rigorous and strict observation…»— Andrés Velásquez (on NTN24), August 2, 2026 · watch
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In an interview with Luis Olavarrieta, María Corina Machado said she is not part of the talks but will not stand in their way, Radio América reported. According to Infobae, she called for the release of all political prisoners, civilian and military, press freedom and an electoral timeline, and said: "I am going to return to Venezuela."
David Placeres claimed that much of Machado's team is already working in Venezuela to prepare her return.
«A good part of her team is already in Venezuela, working in Venezuela. They are preparing María Corina Machado's return to the country.»— David Placeres, August 2, 2026 · watch
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State TV showed Delcy Rodríguez, whom it calls president, awarding the Heroes and Heroines of Venezuela medal to ministries, state governments and city halls that cared for victims of the two June 24 earthquakes. She also launched the National Holiday Recreation Plan in Caracas and met the Electricity General Staff.
«Just one month after this terrible tragedy, but we must carry on in this Venezuela that will be reborn»— State broadcast narrator, August 2, 2026 · watch
