Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Machado Declares Venezuelan Transition from Maduro Unstoppable
Maria Corina Machado, who won the 2024 election in Venezuela, says the country is moving away from the old Maduro government.
She thinks the US military's action against Maduro sent a strong message to his remaining supporters.
Machado wants private businesses to thrive and doesn't want the government to control everything.
She believes the current government is not legitimate because it didn't win fair elections.
She also thinks the Maduro regime is connected to countries like Cuba, Iran, and China, making the transition complex.
Machado is confident that the change is happening and that people who left Venezuela will feel safe to return.
Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2024 Venezuelan election, declares political transition from Maduro regime 'unstoppable'.
US military operation against Maduro sent a clear message to remaining regime members.
Machado criticizes the current government for not being legitimate due to lack of free and fair elections.
She advocates for private property and rule of law to attract investment.
Machado warns that dismantling the Maduro regime is complex due to its links with Cuba, Iran, and China.
- Who
- Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader
- What
- Political transition from Maduro regime
- When
- After 2024 election and US military operation
- Where
- Venezuela
- Why
- To establish a legitimate government and attract investment
- Key Figure
- Maria Corina Machado
- Role
- Venezuelan Opposition Leader
- Event
- 2024 Election Victory
- US Action
- Military Operation to Capture Maduro
- US Diplomacy
- Working with Rodriguez Government
- Machado's Stance
- Opposes Socialism, Advocates Private Property
- Regime Links
- Cuba, Iran, China