In Venezuela, There's Talk of Peace (With Some Fine Print)

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that he is willing to initiate peace talks with the opposition.

After meeting with a group of foreign ministers from the Union of South American States (Unasur), Maduro said he is ready to offer a "very positive message of peace," according to the BBC. However, opposition parties say they will only come to the table if Maduro meets certain conditions.

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"They proposed a meeting with the delegation from the opposition for tomorrow, and I accepted," Maduro said on state television, according to Bloomberg. "I’ll be ready, I’ll be there where Unasur tells me to be." Read more...

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