Jailed ex-leader Maduro welcomes ‘any path to dialogue’ in Venezuela

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's imprisoned former leader, has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue. In a message posted on his official Telegram account, Maduro welcomed "any path to dialogue" that could help consolidate peace, coexistence, and reconciliation among Venezuelans, ahead of US-backed talks between the country's interim government and opposition leaders.

Maduro is currently imprisoned in New York, following his capture in a US military operation in January. He faces trial on drug trafficking charges. According to the South China Morning Post, Maduro was toppled and arrested by US forces, and was whisked off to New York with his wife.

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have also agreed to work towards restoring relations, which were severed two years ago. The two countries have agreed on a road map for talks on the "gradual normalisation" of their diplomatic ties, as stated by the Venezuelan foreign ministry.

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