Veteran Chavista politician Francisco Arias Cárdenas has publicly suggested negotiations between opposition leader María Corina Machado and government representative Delcy Rodríguez. Arias Cárdenas believes an agreement could be reached with the backing of Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico. This proposal represents a notable shift, coming from a founding figure of the ruling socialist movement. He aims to foster dialogue amid ongoing political tensions in Venezuela. The move is seen as an attempt to find a path toward a more inclusive political landscape. Details of the proposed negotiation framework remain unclear, but Arias Cárdenas’s intervention signals a potential willingness within Chavismo to explore avenues for compromise.