US denies Maduro amnesty

The Biden administration has firmly denied a Wall Street Journal report suggesting that it offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amnesty in exchange for his resignation following the July 28 elections. Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel reiterated that no offers had been made since the election, contradicting claims of secret discussions held in Doha, Qatar. Maduro, despite international pressure and evidence suggesting he lost the election to opposition leader Edmundo González, has refused to step down and continues to maintain control with military loyalty and judicial support. The U.S. has expressed its stance that González received the most votes, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for Maduro to relinquish power. The UN General Assembly has proposed to mediate the electoral dispute amidst rising unrest in Venezuela, while Maduro's regime has faced accusations of suppressing dissent. The White House confirmed that there have been no amnesty negotiations since the election, emphasizing ongoing consultations with international partners.