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Enrique Márquez says he would prefer first presidential elections, but that will be decided by new CNE

Enrique Márquez, former presidential candidate and political prisoner, stated he prefers presidential elections first but will defer to the new CNE formed from the dialogue between the 2015 National Assembly and chavismo.

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linked by topic terms: elecciones, electoral

What would settle it: Opposition figures campaigning or returning without arrest, confirmed independently.

Evidence state: establishedas of Sep 13, 2026not yet linked to a tracked event object in our corpus — no source count yet

Márquez prefers presidential elections first, but says the new CNE will decide based on political convenience for peace and alternability.

He defended his 'Pacto por Venezuela' program against criticism, welcoming debate on renewing communal councils, unions, and guilds.

Márquez endorsed the US three-phase plan (stabilization, economic recovery, democratic transition) and said Venezuela is in transition.

He called CNE control over unions, guilds, and community councils unconstitutional.

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