CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelans nominated María Corina Machado as the conservative opposition leader to challenge President Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming presidential election. However, Machado currently faces a government ban that prevents her from running. Despite this obstacle, Venezuelans across the country showed hope as they waited in long lines to cast their votes. The government and opposition leaders have reached an agreement for elections in 2024, with the US easing sanctions against Venezuela as a result. Machado has been disqualified from holding public office for 15 years but remains a popular choice among opposition voters. She now faces the challenge of unifying the historically fractured opposition and registering for the presidential election next year.
María Corina Machado Emerges as the Victor in Venezuelan Opposition Primary, Paving the Way to Challenge Maduro’s Regime
