Maria Corina Machado
An opposition leader in Venezuela.
Notable Quotes
"The hour has arrived for popular sovereignty and national sovereignty to rule in our country."View Story →
"I expect to be back in my home country before the end of 2026 and am urging swift elections."View Story →
"The moment when I will return to our country is getting closer. What is coming is big, what is coming is going to be massive."View Story →
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