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OAS urges Venezuela to appoint a representative to assist with transition and elections

The OEA Secretary General Albert Ramdin urged Venezuela to appoint a permanent representative to assist with the country's democratic transition and elections, noting that Venezuela's seat in the Organization of American States remains vacant since 2017.

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linked by topic terms: elecciones

What would settle it: Opposition figures campaigning or returning without arrest, confirmed independently.

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OEA Secretary General Albert Ramdin called on Venezuela to name a permanent representative to help with transition and elections

Venezuela's seat in the OEA remains vacant since 2017 when Maduro began withdrawal procedures

The withdrawal process stalled due to disputes over executive legitimacy and Guaidó's 2019 recognition as interim mandate holder

Ramdin indicated backchannel conversations exist about appointing a representative

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