Taiwan hopes for smooth democratic transition in Venezuela: MOFABy Chen Yu-fu and Hollie Younger / Staff reporter, with staff writerTaiwan hopes that Venezuela can smoothly and peacefully transition to a democratic system and wishes to further bilateral relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei (蕭光偉) said today. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei speaks to reporters at a news conference in Taipei today. Photo: Chen Yu-fu, Taipei TimesThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is closely monitoring Venezuela’s economic and political situation, domestically and internationally, to ensure that it can respond swiftly if necessary. That includes the role of Venezuela in international drug trafficking and the humanitarian crisis caused by its authoritarian rule, which has long affected local and regional stability, the ministry said. Taiwan is also working to protect and assist its citizens in Venezuela, it said.

Source: Taipei Times January 06, 2026 07:50 UTC