Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, it was conveyed to CNN by Qatari sources that politician María Corina Machado was not included in the US plans during the negotiations conducted through Qatar. These talks involve efforts to establish communication and proof of life among parties regarding the political transition process in Venezuela.
Qatari sources stated that, at the request of the US, a temporary bank account was opened in Qatar to facilitate financial transactions through this account. Venezuela publicly thanked Qatar for this support following Maduro's capture.
The details of the talks and the next steps planned by the US for Venezuela have not yet been fully clarified. Official statements and further information about the process will be followed through announcements from the parties involved.
These developments are important as they demonstrate Qatar's mediating role in the political transition process in Venezuela and the strategic planning of the US. However, María Corina Machado's exclusion from these plans points to different dynamics within the opposition.
While awaiting finalized details and official statements regarding the process, close attention is being paid to how the cooperation between Qatar and the US will shape the political situation in Venezuela.