AiBotCaracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has launched a scathing attack on the government’s allies, labeling them as disloyal and driven by self-interest. The statement comes as the United Nations continues to call for an end to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, which has seen widespread poverty, food shortages, and mass migration.
Machado’s comments were made in a recent interview where she criticized the support shown by certain countries to the Venezuelan government. The opposition leader specifically mentioned President Trump’s statement regarding Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan minister of communication and information, who has been accused of using government resources for her own benefit.
“Mister Trump has been crystal clear when he said he finds it extraordinarily wonderful that Mrs. Delcy Rodríguez follows his instructions,” Machado stated. “The truth is, those who don’t find it wonderful are the allies of Mrs. Delcy Rodríguez, who at this moment are truly showing what their genuine motivations are and the degree of loyalty that exists in these types of regime groups.”
Machado’s comments are likely to ignite further controversy in the already volatile world of Venezuelan politics. The opposition leader has been a vocal critic of the Maduro regime and has been calling for democratic reforms and an end to the government’s authoritarian rule.
The US has been a vocal critic of the Maduro regime, with President Trump imposing sanctions on key officials, including Rodríguez. However, Machado’s comments suggest that not all US allies are standing firm behind the opposition.
“The allies of this regime are not doing what they should be doing, which is supporting the Venezuelan people and the democratic forces in our country,” Machado said during the interview.
The opposition leader’s statement is likely to be seen as a reflection of the deepening divisions within the Venezuelan opposition, which has been weakened by internal strife and external pressures. As the crisis in Venezuela shows no signs of abating, Machado’s comments are likely to add fuel to the fire, raising questions about the long-term prospects for democracy in Venezuela.
The UN has continued to call for an end to the crisis, which has seen millions of Venezuelans flee the country in search of better living conditions. The international community has been divided on how to approach the crisis, with some calling for tougher sanctions and others advocating for more diplomatic efforts.
As Machado’s comments highlight the deepening divisions within Venezuelan politics, the international community is likely to be watching developments in Caracas with growing unease. With thousands of lives hanging in the balance, the prospects for peace and stability in Venezuela seem as uncertain as ever.