Colombia"s President Gustavo Petro has endorsed a proposal for Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to step down, facilitating the establishment of a transitional government to organize new elections. This endorsement was reported on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio stated that Maduro might agree to this plan if he is granted immunity from prosecution. This development comes amid pressures from the United States, which includes sanctions and covert operations aimed at influencing the situation in Venezuela.
This endorsement marks a significant shift in Colombia"s stance on the Venezuelan political crisis, as the country seeks to support a peaceful transition in its neighboring nation.
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