Negotiators representing President Nicolas Maduro and the opposition begin talks (AFP) in Mexico today. Maduro has called for international sanctions to be lifted, while the opposition wants guarantees on conditions for fair elections. The last talks between the two sides broke down in 2019.
This Backgrounder looks at Venezuela’s descent into economic and political chaos.
Haiti: Haiti will hold presidential and legislative elections (AFP), as well as a constitutional referendum, on November 7, officials said. The elections were pushed back from September after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
