VOICED : Iglesia catolica busca dialogo oposicion gobierno en Venezuela

The transcript discusses the challenging situation in Venezuela, highlighting the Catholic Church's role as a facilitator in dialogues between the government and opposition. The Church emphasizes that the parties involved must propose solutions, with the Vatican's involvement being conditional on the Episcopal Conference's input. The opposition demands a referendum as a condition for dialogue. Key issues such as hunger, shortages, and insecurity are highlighted. The Cardinal supports the referendum and clarifies the Church's neutral stance, despite historical tensions with the government.

What is the primary role of the Catholic Church in the Venezuelan crisis according to the transcript?

• To support the government

• To mediate between the government and the opposition

• To oppose the opposition

• To facilitate dialogue between the parties

What condition has the opposition set for participating in the dialogue facilitated by the Vatican?

• Holding a recall referendum

• Immediate economic reforms

• Release of political prisoners

• International sanctions on the government

What are the main issues that the dialogue aims to address in Venezuela?

• International relations

• Hunger, shortages, and insecurity

• Economic sanctions

• Political power distribution

What is the cardinal's position regarding the Venezuelan government?

• He supports the government

• He is neutral but supports the referendum

• He opposes the government

• He is aligned with the opposition

How did the late President Hugo Chávez view the Church's involvement in the 2002 coup?

• He thought the Church was neutral

• He believed the Church supported the coup

• He accused the Church of opposing the coup

• He had no opinion on the matter