Ongoing US-backed negotiations between the interim government under Delcy Rodríguez and opposition factions focus on institutional reforms to the Supreme Court and National Electoral Council before any presidential vote. Opposition leader María Corina Machado and allies have intensified calls for an election by July 2027, citing sufficient preparation time, and organized nationwide protests on October 22 demanding a firm electoral schedule, her return from exile, and prisoner releases. No official date has been set despite prior pledges, with analysts noting that completing reforms, voter registry updates, and international observation could extend timelines into late 2027. Recent polling shows strong public support for Machado, while external priorities emphasize economic stabilization over rapid balloting.