INSTITUTIONAL MEMORANDUM OF THE VENEZUELAN WORKERS: PROPOSAL FOR A DEMOCRATIC, CONSTITUTIONAL AND PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF VENEZUELA
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Addressed to:
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State of the United States of America
Through:
Mr. John McNamara
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim
Embassy of the United States of America in Caracas
The Confederation of Venezuelan Workers (CTV), the National Trade Union Coalition, and the civil society organizations supporting this initiative respectfully acknowledge the efforts undertaken by the Government of the United States of America to facilitate a political process aimed at achieving a democratic, constitutional, and peaceful solution to the Venezuelan crisis.
We believe that the present circumstances offer an opportunity to advance toward a broad, inclusive, and legitimate national agreement that will strengthen the rule of law, address Venezuela’s humanitarian emergency, and restore democratic institutions through free and credible elections.
As representatives of Venezuela’s labor movement, we reaffirm our willingness to contribute as facilitators of national understanding by promoting dialogue, consensus-building, and peaceful coexistence, always within the framework of constitutional principles and full respect for the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people.
Guiding Principles
Any sustainable solution must recognize the democratic legitimacy expressed by the Venezuelan people on July 28, 2024, as a fundamental point of reference for the country’s institutional reconstruction.
On that basis, we respectfully submit the following transition agenda, organized according to its order of priority.
First Priority: Immediate Humanitarian Measures.
Before additional rounds of political negotiations proceed, we believe it is important to adopt humanitarian measures capable of fostering confidence among the parties involved.
These measures include:
* A comprehensive review and humanitarian consideration of the situation of all civilians and members of the armed forces who remain deprived of liberty for political reasons.
* The adoption of measures aimed at ending political persecution and guaranteeing the exercise of fundamental civil and political rights.
* The implementation of a coordinated national and international humanitarian assistance program to address the country’s severe social emergency and the consequences of the recent natural disasters that have affected Venezuela.
These humanitarian actions would contribute significantly to building trust and creating the conditions necessary for meaningful political dialogue.
Second Priority: Restoration of the Rule of Law.
A successful democratic transition requires the progressive restoration of the rule of law and an independent judicial system.
Accordingly, we propose the exploration of a constitutional and consensual mechanism for the appointment or ratification of an independent Supreme Tribunal of Justice, composed of jurists of recognized integrity, professional excellence, and unquestionable independence, capable of guaranteeing legal certainty throughout the transition process.
Third Priority: Reconstruction of the Electoral Authority.
Once the necessary institutional conditions have been restored, we propose the establishment of an independent National Electoral Council capable of guaranteeing transparency, impartiality, broad political participation, effective international observation, and full respect for the will of the electorate.
Fourth Priority: Electoral Roadmap.
We consider it essential to organize, as soon as constitutionally feasible, free, competitive, transparent, and internationally verifiable presidential elections under conditions that guarantee equal political participation and public confidence.
Subsequently, the remaining electoral processes required for the full restoration of constitutional institutions (including parliamentary elections) should be conducted according to a mutually agreed electoral timetable.
Broad National Participation.
The transition process should include all democratic political sectors, the labor movement, civil society organizations, universities, the private sector, religious institutions, human rights organizations, and every sector capable of contributing to national stability, reconciliation, and democratic legitimacy.
Commitment of the Venezuelan Labor Movement.
The Venezuelan labor movement is committed to contributing responsibly to national reconciliation, the defense of democracy, the protection of workers’ and social rights, and the rebuilding of the country’s democratic institutions.
We reiterate our willingness to participate as an independent and constructive actor capable of facilitating dialogue, promoting institutional balance, and contributing to consensus together with all democratic sectors of Venezuelan society.
We firmly believe that Venezuela urgently requires timely decisions, credible institutions, and a clear constitutional roadmap toward democratic normalization.
The achievement of a lasting peace will ultimately depend upon strengthening mutual confidence, democratic legitimacy, institutional independence, respect for the rule of law, and unwavering adherence to the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlos Ortega
President
Confederation of Venezuelan Workers (CTV)
Carlos Salazar
President
National Trade Union Coalition
José Patines
General Coordinator
National Trade Union Coalition
With the support and endorsement of the civil society organizations that choose to subscribe to this Memorandum.
July 31, 2026.
