The European Union on Monday rejected a U.S.-backed plan to place Delcy Rodríguez at the center of Venezuela's political transition, saying the process must include opposition leaders following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.
Speaking at the European Commission's daily briefing, spokesperson Anitta Hipper said the next steps in Venezuela should focus on dialogue toward a democratic transition "that must include Edmundo González and María Corina Machado," addressing Washington directly, adding that the opposition figures deserve to play a central role because they had "fought tirelessly for democracy and human rights" and led a peaceful political movement in 2024 that was supported by "millions of Venezuelans."
