Venezuela opposition resumes talks with government

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s opposition resumed negotiations with the government Tuesday amid rising doubts that the talks will produce a long-sought political opening.

The closed-door meeting hosted by Vice President Jorge Arreaza was aimed at setting an agenda and framework for future talks. It followed a six-hour marathon of speeches last week that drew record TV ratings as Venezuelans tuned in past midnight to watch the two sides air their differences in a rare display of civility after 15 years of rancorous polarization.