# Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly President Dinorah Figuera

Date: 9 Oct 2026
Released by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washington on October 9, 2026, with Dinorah Figuera, president of Venezuela's 2015 National Assembly. According to the readout, he praised her leadership in political reconciliation talks with the interim authorities and cited steps including the release of more than 1,200 political prisoners. Rubio urged further progress on political freedoms and electoral reform before talks resume October 14.

## Original release

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today in Washington with Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly President Dinorah Figuera. The Secretary commended Figuera’s courageous leadership in advancing political reconciliation following Operation Absolute Resolve and welcomed the tangible progress achieved during the first two rounds of talks with the interim authorities. He highlighted this year’s steps toward establishing an independent Supreme Court of Justice, the release of over 1,200 political prisoners, the recently restored access to blocked media websites, and efforts to reform the Law Against Hatred as important milestones toward restoring fundamental freedoms for the Venezuelan people. Looking ahead to the next round of talks beginning October 14, the Secretary urged continued progress on political freedoms and electoral reform, which would lay the groundwork for free, fair, and credible elections in Venezuela. Both reaffirmed their commitment to building on the momentum of the talks and translating this historic opportunity into lasting democratic change for the Venezuelan people.

## Key details

- Issued by: Office of the Spokesman, U.S. Department of State
- Published: 9 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-venezuelas-2015-national-assembly-president-dinorah-figuera/
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Original source: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-venezuelas-2015-national-assembly-president-dinorah-figuera/
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