# Venezuela Opposition Promises Fair Elections

> Venezuela's opposition leader vows shielded elections as US-backed talks approach deadline.
- Title: Venezuela Opposition Promises Fair Elections · The Rio Times
- Summary: Venezuela's opposition leader vows shielded elections as US-backed talks approach deadline.
- Keywords: venezuela, opposition, fair elections, shielded elections, us-backed talks, national assembly, dino figuera, maría corina machado, delcy rodriuez, jorge rodriuez, chavista, tsj
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/dinorah-figuera-fair-shielded-elections-venezuela
- Author: Florencia Belén Ruiz
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:12:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: venezuela, opposition, fair elections, shielded elections, us-backed talks, national assembly, dino figuera, maría corina machado, delcy rodriuez, jorge rodriuez, chavista, tsj
## Opposition Leader's Promise
Dinorah Figuera, opposition politician who led National Assembly elected in 2015, pledged fair, shielded elections for Venezuelans.

> tendremos elecciones justas, blindadas y democracia plena
## US-Backed Dialogue Timeline
Fourth round of US-backed talks scheduled for 11 to 15 November 2026 after third round closed 21 October 2026.
## US Timetable for Court Reforms
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio set public timetable for new Supreme Court and National Electoral Council by mid-december 2026.
## Government Leadership
Delcy Rodríguez leads government as acting president since january 2026 after us seizure of nicolas maduro.
## Opposition Return
María Corina Machado, opposition leader and nobel peace prize laureate, returned to venezuela on 25 october 2026.
## Prediction Markets
Polymarket shows 32.0% chance of venezuelan presidential election scheduled by 31 march 2027 with 7.5% by 31 december 2026.
## Election Timeline
Figuera hopes presidential elections occur around late 2027 or early 2028 with guarantees for credible vote.
## What's Next
Fourth round of talks ends 15 november 2026 to determine if roadmap for new court and election holds.
## No Election Date
No presidential election date set; figuera hopes for late 2027 or early 2028 with credible vote guarantees.
## Shielded Elections Meaning
Blindadas in spanish means shielded; figuera says it protects against fraud or tampering.
## US Roadmap Steps
US expects new supreme court justices by mid-december 2026 then national electoral council followed by presidential election.
## Key takeaway

Dinorah Figuera pledges fair, shielded elections for Venezuelans as US-backed talks set new court and electoral council deadlines.