ARTICLE · 23 APRIL 2020

State Department Announces Framework For A Peaceful Democratic Transition In Venezuela

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On March 31, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a proposed Framework for a Peaceful Democratic Transition in Venezuela (The Framework).

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On March 31, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a proposed Framework for a Peaceful Democratic Transition in Venezuela (The Framework). This announcement comes days after the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) criminal indictment against Nicolás Maduro and his cohorts. The framework proposes a peaceful and democratic transition that would occur over six to twelve months through the establishment of a transitional government to administer free and fair presidential elections. In return, the United States Government would lift sanctions on Venezuela.

The Framework requires that during this transitional period the military high command (Defense Minister, Vice Defense Minister, CEOFANB Commander, and Service Chiefs) and State or local authorities remain in place for the duration of the transitional government. The Framework also outlines the following conditions:

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