Machado: Trump Has Been the Only Head of State to Risk Citizens' Lives for Venezuela's Freedom

María Corina Machado, a leading figure in Venezuela's opposition, continues to articulate a strong vision for the country's future, emphasizing the need for free and fair elections. In a recent statement, she highlighted the unique role played by former U.S. President Donald Trump, identifying him as the sole head of state who has demonstrably risked his citizens' lives in support of Venezuela's pursuit of freedom. This assertion underscores the international dimension of Venezuela's political struggle and acknowledges the specific support Machado perceives from certain global actors.

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The lady Rodríguez has not stopped being in power. She was in power before January 3 and continues to be now, obviously, in a very different position. Before she was an essential part of a criminal, repressive, and corrupt system. Now she is conditioned by a series of restrictions imposed on her from outside and they continually remind her of the consequences of not complying with them.

Machado also commented on the current political landscape, specifically addressing Delcy Rodríguez's position. She characterized Rodríguez not as a figure of stability but as one embodying chaos, darkness, and the past. Machado suggested that Rodríguez's current role is constrained by external pressures and implicit threats, implying a lack of genuine autonomy. This framing positions Rodríguez as a symbol of the regime's failures and contrasts sharply with Machado's vision of a stable, prosperous, and free Venezuela.

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No, not at all. We are really in one of those historic moments that happen once in a lifetime. The exit of the Maduro regime and Chavismo in Venezuela is, for the Americas, equivalent to what the fall of the Berlin Wall was for Europe.

Looking ahead, Machado reiterated her commitment to a transition process that respects the will of the Venezuelan people. While acknowledging that the timeline for change has been longer than initially hoped, she remains resolute. Machado drew a parallel between Venezuela's potential democratic transition and the fall of the Berlin Wall, underscoring the historical significance she attributes to this moment. She expressed confidence that Venezuela is prepared for a new era, contingent on a process that upholds popular sovereignty and leads to security, stability, investment, and prosperity.

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To President Trump and other heads of state, like President Macron himself, with whom I have spoken so many times. Also with my friends in Spain, whom I have in all parties and in all civil society organizations.