Colombia's Gustavo Petro will meet U.S President Joe Biden Thursday at the White House and first official meeting for both heads of state. The talks will focus on regional issues including lifting sanctions on the Maduro government.
Venezuela's future should be in the hands of the Venezuelan people.No one can face this challenge for them, but democracies like theUnited States can and should stand with them and give strength tothose laboring to build a pluralistic society and an open economy.
For the Americas to ensure that its legacy of standing for democracy and human rights remains intact, leaders of all countries from across the political spectrum must stand together to call out their own allies when they need accountability the most.