CARACAS.- In a press conference with the media, he appeared as the only candidate of the Venezuelan opposition during the proclamation, Maria Corina Machadodid not skimp on opening up the possibility of an election debate with the dictator Nicolás RipeAs part of the Choose Presidential elections are scheduled for 2024.
“Do you think he dares?…Can you imagine it? Then let him dare! Let’s beat him,” Machado responded to the question.
The opposition leader and national coordinator of the movement Sell Venezuelawon a resounding victory on October 22, a national and international day when Venezuelans could choose the standard bearer who will represent them in next year’s presidential election.
According to official figures, Machado had the vote of more than 1.5 million Venezuelans, representing 93% of the registered votes.
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Overthrowing socialism, the promise of María Corina Machado
“To be clear: I will sign up! We will defeat Maduro!” Machado began his speech. “Our victory in the 2024 presidential election is a fact. What we must do now is to clear the path that will undoubtedly be full of obstacles, abuses and threats.”
The 56-year-old leader promises to end socialism and impose a liberal economy.
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However, the Maduro dictatorship insists that it will not allow Machado’s candidacy. An old disqualification against Machado that expired in 2016 was extended to 2030 in June. The Comptroller’s Office – legally empowered to disqualify officials through administrative means – linked her to “a corruption plot” when she was a lawmaker. Machado denies this and calls the sanction “irritating.”
Chavismo, which can use disqualification to eliminate its opponents, described the primary as a “fraud” and vehemently ruled out that Machado could run as a candidate.
“Anyone who uses the term “disqualification” at this moment says that what happened on Sunday was worthless, he doesn’t know what happened on Sunday, and I tell him: you have to tell people listen. I have been given a mandate and I will fulfill the mandate of the Venezuelans,” he stressed.
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María Corina Machado is named opposition presidential candidate in a ceremony organized by the National Primary Commission in Caracas.
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SPRING: With information from AFP