Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has declared her intention to lead the country, stating that she will be elected president when "the right time comes". In a recent interview with Fox News, Machado expressed her commitment to transforming Venezuela into a prosperous and peaceful nation, citing her vision of turning the country into a "land of grace".
Machado's comments come as US President Donald Trump has maintained his distance from her, instead opting to work with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The two leaders have met on multiple occasions, including a recent phone call between Trump and Rodríguez.
Trump has expressed admiration for Rodríguez, calling her "terrific" and praising her efforts to strengthen relations between the US and Venezuela. However, his stance on Machado remains ambiguous, with some suggesting that he does not believe she has sufficient domestic support to assume power.
Machado's remarks have been met with skepticism by some in the Venezuelan opposition, who argue that Trump's decision not to endorse her is a sign of his lack of confidence in her ability to lead. Nevertheless, Machado remains resolute in her determination to become Venezuela's first female president and restore stability to the country.
In contrast, Rodríguez has taken a more conciliatory approach, calling for greater diplomatic dialogue with the US. Her speech earlier this week emphasized the need for Venezuela to defend its dignity and interests, while also announcing plans to reform the country's oil industry in an effort to attract foreign investment.
The situation in Venezuela remains volatile, with Machado's opposition movement claiming victory in last year's elections. However, Trump has declined to recognize her as the legitimate leader of the country, instead opting to engage with Rodríguez and other officials who have pledged to work towards a peaceful transition.
As tensions between Machado and Rodríguez continue to simmer, it remains to be seen whether either woman will ultimately succeed in leading Venezuela out of its current crisis.
Machado's comments come as US President Donald Trump has maintained his distance from her, instead opting to work with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The two leaders have met on multiple occasions, including a recent phone call between Trump and Rodríguez.
Trump has expressed admiration for Rodríguez, calling her "terrific" and praising her efforts to strengthen relations between the US and Venezuela. However, his stance on Machado remains ambiguous, with some suggesting that he does not believe she has sufficient domestic support to assume power.
Machado's remarks have been met with skepticism by some in the Venezuelan opposition, who argue that Trump's decision not to endorse her is a sign of his lack of confidence in her ability to lead. Nevertheless, Machado remains resolute in her determination to become Venezuela's first female president and restore stability to the country.
In contrast, Rodríguez has taken a more conciliatory approach, calling for greater diplomatic dialogue with the US. Her speech earlier this week emphasized the need for Venezuela to defend its dignity and interests, while also announcing plans to reform the country's oil industry in an effort to attract foreign investment.
The situation in Venezuela remains volatile, with Machado's opposition movement claiming victory in last year's elections. However, Trump has declined to recognize her as the legitimate leader of the country, instead opting to engage with Rodríguez and other officials who have pledged to work towards a peaceful transition.
As tensions between Machado and Rodríguez continue to simmer, it remains to be seen whether either woman will ultimately succeed in leading Venezuela out of its current crisis.
! She's got some big shoes to fill, but if anyone can do it, it's her 
. The way she talks about transforming Venezuela into a "land of grace" is so inspiring 
. I mean, who wouldn't want that? I'm also loving the fact that Trump is acknowledging Rodríguez and calling her "terrific" - maybe he's finally seeing things from a different perspective 
. Either way, it's about time we saw some progress in Venezuela! Fingers crossed for Machado and the Venezuelan people 
, this Venezuelan drama is getting pretty intense 
. I mean, Machado's got some big shoes to fill, trying to take on the country's problems all by herself. But at the same time, you can't blame her for wanting a shot at the top job 
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. On one hand, he's got some love for Rodríguez and wants to work with her 
. But on the other hand, his silence around Machado is like, "Hey, girl, I'm not sure if you've got this" 
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. Either way, it's clear that Venezuela needs some leadership 
. The question is, who's gonna step up to the plate?
. I'm keeping an eye on this situation, that's for sure 
. On one hand, it's awesome that a woman is leading the charge in Venezuela, but on the other, has she really thought through the logistics of making this vision a reality? 
. Who do you guys think has a better shot at fixing Venezuela's problems? 
, but her path to power isn't exactly clear-cut 
. I mean, Trump's distance from her is telling, and some people are right to wonder if she has the domestic support to lead 
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... Her diplomatic approach might be just what Venezuela needs 
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. If Machado can navigate the complexities of Venezuelan politics without alienating too many people, I might just be on board with her vision 
. We'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
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, she's just a polarizing figure who's gonna divide the country even more. Trump knows what he's doing, Delcy Rodríguez is like the voice of reason here, calm and collected, no drama 
, I'm sure she's just gonna do whatever her backers want her to do. Meanwhile, Rodríguez is like the adult in the room, making smart decisions and trying to bring people together 