US Representatives James McGovern and Christopher Smith, co-chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, have jointly called for a real democratic transition in Venezuela. The bipartisan call emphasizes that any political shift in the country must align with the desires of the Venezuelan people. Lawmakers stressed the necessity of upholding fundamental freedoms as part of any future government. They also cautioned against simply replicating existing repressive structures under a new guise. The representatives issued this statement seeking a change that fully respects human rights and ensures a genuinely democratic future for Venezuela. Their unified voice signifies a continuing US interest in the situation within the South American nation.