Venezuela Today: A Conversation with Bernardo Álvarez

As Vice Minister for North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the Organization of American States, Bernardo Álvarez is the most senior Venezuelan diplomat in Washington. He has been a prominent figure in US-Venezuelan relations for over a decade, serving as Ambassador of Venezuela to the US from 2003 to 2010. He has also served as Secretary General of ALBA and President of PDV Caribe. He joins the Dialogue for a frank discussion about the state of affairs in Venezuela at this pivotal moment and will share thoughts about the challenges ahead and how his country can work towards constructive solutions. His remarks will be followed by an open exchange with participants. 

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Speaker

Bernardo Álvarez Herrera

Ambassador of Venezuela to the OAS

Moderator

Michael Shifter

President, Inter-American Dialogue