Venezuela's political transition talks wrap first day in Caracas

CARACAS: US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began on Thursday (Aug 6) in Caracas, an AFP photographer in attendance observed.The talks are taking place seven months after US forces seized President Nicolas Maduro and as interim leader Delcy Rodriguez governs under Washington's watchful eye.Venezuelans are hopeful the dialogue will eventually pave the way for holding elections in the crisis-hit South American country.Notably absent from the talks is opposition favourite and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, who lives in exile and was not invited to join the discussion. The opposition is instead being represented by Dinorah Figuera, who returned to Venezuela from exile on Wednesday.Figuera heads the opposi