Caracas. The chavismo It conditioned the resumption of dialogue with the Venezuelan opposition in Mexico with the release of Alex Saab, accused of being a front man for President Nicolás Maduro and a prisoner in the United States, and the “delivery” of assets blocked abroad.
The head of Parliament, Jorge Rodríguez, who was ratified in his position at the beginning of the legislative year, indicated that to return to the negotiating table, suspended by Chavismo last October, the opposition led by Juan Guaidó he must “respect” the demands of the delegation he heads.
“Do you want dialogue? Enough of hypocrisy! Do you want dialogue? Release Alex Saab!” Said Rodríguez, referring to the Colombian businessman who faces a trial in Miami for money laundering.
His extradition to the United States from Cape Verde in 2020 caused the chavismo will rise from the dialogue table in Mexico, which began last August under the auspices of Norway.
The Maduro government gave Saab the title of diplomat and included him in its delegation in Mexico.
Rodríguez insisted that if the opposition wants dialogue, it must “return” the 1,000 million dollars in gold held in England that are the subject of a trial between Maduro and the opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
He also asked for control of the Monómeros and Citgo companies, both subsidiaries of the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) in Colombia and the United States, respectively, to be returned.
Earlier, Guaidó asked to resume talks in Mexico to achieve a comprehensive agreement that provides guarantees for the presidential elections.
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Reference-www.eleconomista.com.mx