“El cronograma se fija según lo que establezca la Constitución y lo que establezcan las leyes,” afirmó Juan Miguel Matheus regarding the upcoming Venezuelan electoral timeline.
Matheus, speaking as a member of the 2015 National Assembly delegation participating in the national dialogue table, explained that the fourth cycle of talks with the national government incorporates comprehensive changes to the electoral system. He noted during an interview with journalist Margarita Oropeza that the negotiations are structured in distinct cycles, allowing participants to revisit prior work while opening new debates.
Negotiators have left several critical institutional items pending in the talks. These unresolved matters include reforming the justice system, designating new magistrates for the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, securing political guarantees, revising the Law of Parties, and protecting freedom of expression.
Did You Know? The ongoing dialogue incorporates a fourth cycle of conversations aimed at addressing structural changes, including the transformation of the justice system and the designation of new Supreme Tribunal of Justice magistrates.
Matheus emphasized that modifying the electoral process extends far beyond simply restructuring the electoral organ itself. The required changes must encompass the entire system, including governing laws, legislative acts, and the practical methods citizens use to cast their ballots.
“Son condiciones que no son capilares, no son superficiales, sino ir a fondo,” said Matheus, describing the depth of the required reforms. He added that these measures are essential to avoid holding a single isolated vote and instead “inaugurar un sistema democrático que pueda perdurar en el tiempo.”
Uncertainty persists regarding when voters will head to the polls next. Matheus acknowledged that citizens have many questions about the schedule, even though all parties agree that the vote needs to happen as soon as possible.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously indicated that holding presidential elections in 2027 would be desirable, though he stopped short of confirming a definitive date for the ballot. Matheus similarly avoided confirming specific timelines.
“Lo que puede emanar de la mesa es el acuerdo político, una voluntad política, con la anuencia del facilitador, que es Estados Unidos,” said Matheus, drawing a distinction between political will and formal constitutional pathways.
Juan Miguel Matheus is an integrante of the 2015 National Assembly delegation participating in the national dialogue table with the government.
The pending topics include the transformation of the justice system, the designation of new magistrates for the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, political guarantees, the reform of the Law of Parties, and freedom of expression.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that presidential elections would be desirable in 2027. The United States government is serving as a facilitator in the political discussions.
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