Brian A. Nichols: “Taiwan remains an essential democratic partner in a region where most countries share our values.”

We need to adapt our policies to continue to move forward so that serious, profound, and irreversible reforms are undertaken to allow for a free, fair, transparent election in 2024.

The Biden administration has prioritized the return of democracy to Venezuela through Venezuelan-led, comprehensive negotiations that represent the best mechanism available to restore democracy and the rule of law.

The issues around gender and women, peace, and security are vital.

We are willing to modify our sanctions policy in response to progress toward negotiations and concrete steps by the Maduro regime in negotiations.