Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has stated that her coalition should 'absolutely' take over the country following the U.S. ousting of President Nicolás Maduro last week. 'We are ready and willing to serve our people as we have been mandated,' she told CBS, expressing gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his involvement in Maduro's arrest. Nevertheless, Machado emphasized that the interim leader appointed by Maduro’s allies lacks the trust and support of the people. Despite her claims of victory in the disputed 2024 elections, President Trump has not backed her and has expressed doubts about her capacity to lead, stating that she does not have the necessary respect or support within the country. As the political landscape remains tumultuous, Machado insists that a transition toward democracy is only possible with her coalition in power. 'Everyone knows who she is, and the role she has played,' she remarked, casting doubt on the credibility of the interim leadership.
Venezuela's Machado Demands Leadership After Maduro's Ouster
Venezuela's Machado Demands Leadership After Maduro's Ouster
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, asserts her coalition's right to lead the country following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.
After the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, opposition leader María Corina Machado has declared that her coalition is ready to assume leadership of Venezuela. She voiced her determination in an interview, thanking U.S. President Donald Trump for his actions while expressing disbelief in the interim leader appointed by Maduro's allies. Machado's supporters claim she emerged victoriously from last year's disputed elections, but Trump remains skeptical about her popularity among Venezuelans.
