Machado Calls for Vigilance Following Reported US Action in Venezuela, Vows Democratic Transition
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has called for continued vigilance and organization among citizens following reports of a United States action on Venezuelan territory. In a statement released on her social networks, Machado emphasized the need for a Democratic Transition and asserted that the moment for citizen action has arrived.
Disputed Election and Maduro’s Disqualification
Machado, initially the leading opposition candidate to challenge Nicolás Maduro’s regime, was disqualified from participating in the electoral process. Her supporters rallied behind Edmundo González Urrutia, who Machado has publicly endorsed as the legitimately elected President of Venezuela. The July 2024 elections were marred by allegations of fraud, with the opposition claiming to possess 85% of the voting records validating their victory. However, the National Electoral Council proclaimed Maduro the winner without presenting official records – a situation that remains unresolved to date.
Machado’s Re-emergence and International Scrutiny
Following the disputed election, Machado spent over a year in hiding before reappearing in Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Her recent statement comes amid increasing international pressure on Maduro, with Machado asserting that he “as of today faces international justice for the atrocious crimes committed against Venezuelans and against citizens of many other nations.” She further stated that the US government has “kept its promise to uphold the law” in light of Maduro’s refusal to pursue a negotiated resolution.
ICC Investigation and Calls for Sovereignty
The International Criminal Court is currently conducting an investigation into Maduro for potential crimes against humanity. Machado’s statement reflects a growing confidence within the opposition, proclaiming, “The time has come for Popular Sovereignty and National Sovereignty to rule in our country.” She outlined a vision for the future, including establishing order, freeing political prisoners, and rebuilding the nation, adding, “We have fought for years, we have given everything, and it has been worth it. What had to happen is happening.”
Mobilization of Venezuelans at Home and Abroad
Machado urged Venezuelans residing within the country to prepare for forthcoming instructions communicated through official channels. Simultaneously, she appealed to the nearly 8 million Venezuelans who have left the country – a figure cited by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – to mobilize international support for the construction of a “new Venezuela.” “We need them mobilized, activating the governments and citizens of the world and committing them now to the great operation of construction of the new Venezuela,” she stated.
Machado concluded with a resolute declaration: “Venezuela will be free! We are going hand in hand with God, until the end.”
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