Colombia expressed its support for a plan that proposes the departure of Nicolás Maduro and the establishment of a transitional government responsible for organizing new elections. Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio stated that Maduro could accept the proposal if security is guaranteed and he does not face imprisonment.
President Gustavo Petro and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have demanded legitimate elections following the fraud reported in 2024. Villavicencio pointed out that a negotiated exit would be "the healthiest option," although it requires support from the opposition.
The regional scenario is tense following threats from Donald Trump to attack targets linked to drug trafficking and the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, which Colombia warns could generate a new Venezuelan exodus.
