Caracas and opposition reach initial agreements

‘The government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and its opposition rivals say they have reached preliminary agreements following a fresh round of talks on resolving the Latin American country’s political and economic crisis.
The announcement of the tentative deals was made after the two sides met in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Saturday. A joint statement of agreement was later issued on the areas of elections and foreign aid as part of the Vatican-backed talks.
“We solemnly agree that our political differences can only be settled strictly within the framework of the constitution, and along a democratic, peaceful and electoral path,” the joint statement read.’
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