BUENOS AIRES - If upcoming Vatican-backed talks between Venezuela's bitterly antagonistic government and opposition fail, the result could well be "bloodshed," a papal envoy warned Saturday. Both sides are due to start talks next Friday aimed at finding some way to resolve Venezuela's deepening political and economic crisis. Celli said that when he met Maduro, the leader said he would make good on a promise made to the pope to hold talks. Celli said the Vatican should not be seen as a mediator in the talks, but as a facilitator. "Both sides understand that it is either a path of violence or a path of dialogue."

Source: Bangkok Post November 05, 2016 18:49 UTC