Maduro, Venezuelan opposition to launch new talks to end impasse

During three days of meetings in Mexico City, the two sides will sign a memorandum of understanding drafted by Norwegian mediators and the parties, according to people with direct knowledge of the talks.

Representatives of Venezuela’s government and opposition parties are expected to sign an agreement that will kick off months of wide-ranging negotiations aimed at ending a five-year political impasse and addressing the nation’s economic collapse. During three days of meetings in Mexico City beginning Friday, the two sides will sign a memorandum of understanding drafted by Norwegian mediators and the parties, according to five people with direct knowledge of the talks. The memo will set terms for future meetings to discuss topics including relief from international sanctions, how to manage Venezuela’s frozen assets abroad, potential for financial aid, human rights and the schedule for upcoming elections, according to one of the people who requested anonymity as the details are not public.