US presses Venezuela to adopt phased plan for democratic transition
The push came as a leading opposition figure returned home and appeared to criticize the Trump administration.
The United States urged Venezuela to follow a phased plan for a democratic transition. The appeal coincided with the return to Venezuela of a leading opposition figure, who hinted at criticism of the Trump administration.
The report did not name the opposition leader, describe the stages of the proposed plan, or say how the Venezuelan government responded.
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