Historian Elías Pino Iturrieta asserts the ongoing dialogue between Venezuela’s government and the 2015 National Assembly is unprecedented due to direct US involvement. He contends that the United States is orchestrating the negotiations, acting as the “puppet master” behind the scenes. Pino Iturrieta believes both sides are acting as pliable actors in a process directed by Washington. He characterizes the delegates from both the government and the opposition as “docile pieces” in a larger scheme. This assessment suggests a lack of genuine autonomy for Venezuelan political actors in the discussions. The historian's comments raise questions about the true nature and potential outcomes of the dialogue, implying external control over a crucial internal process. This claim was published by TalCual.