Thursday, January 18, 2018

Venezuela talks stalled over remark on slain rebel policeman


A top official's claim that Venezuelan opposition leaders helped reveal the hideout of a rebel police officer who was later killed by security forces stalled talks Thursday on resolving the country's deep political and economic crisis. Opposition politician Luis Florido said representatives would not be at negotiations in the Dominican Republic and are demanding an explanation of the comments by Interior Minister Nestor Reverol. "Reverol lied to the Venezuelans," Florido tweeted. "His statements hamper the meeting." Florido did not say when talks may resume, and there was no immediate comment from government officials. More…

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