“Hoy Maduro consolida un golpe de Estado”, dice María Corina Machado, que descarta por el momento el regreso a Venezuela de Edmundo González

Venezuelan ⁣opposition leader María Corina Machado has ‌accused President Nicolás Maduro of executing a “coup d’état” ‍after he ⁤was sworn in for a third ⁤term ⁣on January 10, despite widespread​ allegations ⁤of electoral fraud. In ​a video statement,​ Machado condemned the inauguration as a blatant ⁤violation⁣ of⁤ the⁣ national constitution, asserting that it crossed a “red line” in the eyes of both ‌Venezuelans and the international community.Simultaneously occurring, former opposition candidate​ Edmundo‍ González Urrutia, who⁣ claims to have won 70% ‌of the votes in the disputed July elections, has decided against returning to⁣ Venezuela to assume⁤ the presidency, ⁤following Maduro’s⁣ controversial‌ victory proclamation ​by‌ the National Electoral Council, which has yet ‌to release ⁢official voting records.Edmundo González, who recently‍ left Venezuela, was advised by political leader María Corina Machado to⁤ postpone ‌his ‌return ⁤due to safety concerns amid heightened ⁤military defenses in the country. Machado emphasized the importance⁤ of González’s ​safety for⁤ a potential political transition, stating that the current ‍regime has restricted ‌airspace⁣ and activated ⁤defense systems. ⁢despite ‍these challenges, President Nicolás⁣ Maduro declared the constitutional takeover a critically important victory for Venezuela,‌ asserting that⁤ opposition efforts to disrupt the process were unsuccessful. The political landscape remains⁣ tense as the nation​ navigates these developments.In a significant escalation of ‌political tensions in Venezuela, opposition leader María‌ Corina Machado ​has vowed to restore constitutional order, asserting that Nicolás Maduro cannot⁣ govern the country ⁢through force. Following‌ a protest⁤ in ⁤Caracas on January 9, Machado’s party, Vente Venezuela, reported that⁣ she was violently intercepted by state security forces but⁤ was later released. Meanwhile, ‍former Venezuelan official González, who‌ fled to Spain in September due to arrest ⁣threats,‍ has embarked on an‌ international tour, receiving support from various governments in the region and the United states. ⁣As the situation unfolds, Machado warns that pressure on Maduro will intensify, signaling a critical moment ​in Venezuela’s ongoing ⁣political ⁢crisis.In a dramatic incident following a protest‌ in⁢ Caracas, Venezuelan opposition leader María​ Corina Machado recounted her harrowing experience​ of being intercepted by armed officers⁤ from the National Bolivarian Police.In a video released on ⁣Friday, Machado described how her motorcycle ​convoy was initially approached by​ police wielding “long weapons,”⁤ leading to a⁢ chaotic scene where she heard multiple gunshots. She detailed the moment she was forcibly removed from her motorcycle and ‍later placed on another⁢ bike flanked by two men,⁣ highlighting the aggressive tactics used ⁣against her. This ⁢confrontation underscores the ongoing tensions between opposition ⁣figures and government forces in ⁤Venezuela.In‌ a⁣ dramatic turn ⁤of events in Caracas, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reported a harrowing encounter with security forces, claiming she was ⁣forcibly removed from a⁤ location while her‍ team faced violence. Machado, who ⁤sustained injuries⁢ during the incident, described the chaotic scene ​as indicative of the internal strife within Nicolás Maduro’s government. Despite her claims, authorities dismissed the allegations, labeling them as​ part of a “psychological operation” aimed ‍at inciting unrest.this incident underscores the escalating tensions in Venezuela as political divisions ​deepen, raising concerns about the safety of opposition figures in ‌the country.Stay updated⁤ with the⁢ latest news by subscribing ⁢to our new newsletter, which delivers a curated selection of the ⁣week’s best content ‍every Friday. don’t miss out on critically important ⁤updates—download our app‌ and enable notifications⁢ to receive real-time⁣ alerts on breaking stories ‍and trending topics. Engage with the news that matters to you and ensure you’re⁢ always informed, whether at home or on the go.