María Corina Machado Declares Victory in Venezuelan Opposition Primary
Venezuelans have nominated conservative opposition leader María Corina Machado to challenge President Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming presidential election, despite a government ban preventing her from running. Machado won an overwhelming victory in the opposition's first presidential primary in over a decade. The government and opposition leaders have agreed to terms for elections in the second half of 2024, and the Biden administration has eased sanctions against Venezuela's oil, gas, and gold industries. However, Machado's disqualification and the government's ban on other popular opposition candidates remain obstacles. Venezuelans both at home and abroad showed strong support for Machado, with hopes for a better future.
- María Corina Machado wins Venezuelan opposition primary to face Maduro The Washington Post
- Venezuela Holds a Key Vote. Here's What You Need to Know. The New York Times
- Venezuela’s Machado Headed for Victory in Opposition Primary Yahoo Finance
- Venezuelans in Primary Cast Ballots for Candidate to Challenge Maduro Regime The Wall Street Journal
- Venezuela primary count unfinished, Machado declares victory Reuters
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