Maria Corina Machado says transition is "unstoppable" from remnants of Maduro's regime

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Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says the transition away from the remnants of the Maduro regime is "unstoppable", but it may take some time to achieve. In an interview with CBS, Machado expressed her confidence in the current interim government led by Delcy Rodriguez, which she believes has been influenced by pressure from the Trump administration.

Machado argued that any positive changes made by the interim government are due to external pressure and may not have long-term legal weight. However, she welcomed some of the economic reforms introduced by the Rodriguez government, including a move towards privatization of the state-owned oil industry, which aligns with President Trump's push for U.S. oil companies to reinvest in Venezuela.

Despite these positive signs, Machado emphasized that the existing government remains an "illegitimate power" without free and fair elections. She pressed for the release of hundreds of political prisoners and argued that securing a transition is key to shoring up confidence among refugees and political exiles who may want to return to Venezuela but fear persecution and instability.

Machado's comments came after she met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that elections could be a year or two years out and that the Trump administration will likely stay involved in Venezuela for some time. Machado acknowledged that dismantling the Maduro regime will be a "very complex process", citing links to international adversaries like Cuba, Iran, and China.

When asked about her own political future, Machado stated that she believes she will be president when the time comes, but emphasized that it should be decided in elections by the Venezuelan people. Her party had previously recognized former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela's 2024 election, but Maduro remained in power amid allegations of rigging.

Machado fled Venezuela in December after being banned from running against Maduro and has since returned to her home country, where she was greeted with a sense of security due to increased U.S. pressure on the regime.
 
🤔 This whole situation is like trying to untangle a super long thread 🧵... it's been knotted up for years! But I think Machado's got a point about external influence - sometimes you need a push from someone else to get things moving 💪. It's crazy that the Trump administration is still involved, though... I mean, didn't they already leave office? 🤷‍♂️ And what's up with this whole "elections could be a year or two years out" thing? Is that just code for "we're not ready to let go of power yet"? 🙃

Anyway, I think it's cool that Machado is pushing for free and fair elections - it's about time someone spoke up about the legitimacy of the current government 💁‍♀️. And yeah, privatizing state-owned oil is a good move, but you gotta wonder if it'll really make a difference in the long run 🤔.

Oh, and can we talk about the whole political prisoner thing for a sec? Hundreds of people locked up just because they disagree with the government? That's some messed up stuff 😓. I'm definitely rooting for Machado to become president one day - she seems like someone who knows what she wants 💁‍♀️!
 
😊 The situation in Venezuela is super complicated 🤯. I think Machado's got some valid points about the interim government needing more time and stability to make changes that stick 💪. But at the same time, I'm like "yaaas" to her demands for free & fair elections and releasing political prisoners – it's been too long 🕰️. Trump's influence is a wild card though 🤔. Can't say if his involvement will actually help Venezuela or just create more problems 🔮. What I do know is that Machado needs to stay strong and lead the charge for change 💃. And honestly, I'd love to see her become president in an election – it's about time for a new leader 🌟. The Venezuelan people deserve a say in their own country's future 🗳️.
 
i feel like machado is trying to play both sides here lol 🤔. on one hand, she's criticizing the interim gov for not being legitimate and pushing for elections, which i totally get. but at the same time, she's acknowledging some of the economic reforms they've made and even praising trump's influence on it? that just seems like a major conflict of interest to me 🤑. and what about all those "positive signs" she's talking about? how do we know they're not just part of the us's plan to control venezuela from behind the scenes 🤝?
 
I'm kinda worried about Venezuela's transition situation 🤔... Machado seems pretty confident, but I think it's a bit too optimistic 🌟. The fact that some economic reforms are happening is great, but we gotta see if they'll stick around long-term 💪. And yeah, external pressure from the US has to be considered - it's not like Venezuela is gonna magically transform without any help 😂.

But what really concerns me is the lack of free and fair elections 🗳️... until that happens, it's hard to trust the legitimacy of the current government. And let's not forget about those hundreds of political prisoners - we need to see real action on their release 🚫.

It's also interesting that Machado met with Rubio and thinks she'll be president one day, but I think she's forgetting that she was part of a party that recognized a different winner in 2024 😒. Anyway, only time will tell if this transition thing works out 🕰️. One thing for sure, Venezuela needs some serious help ASAP 💥
 
I'm totally seeing both sides here 🤔. On one hand, it's dope that Maria Corina Machado is feeling confident about the transition away from Maduro 💪. I mean, you gotta give credit where credit is due – those economic reforms are a step in the right direction 🚀. But on the other hand, she's still saying that the gov't is illegitimate and needs free & fair elections 🗳️. Like, can we just agree to disagree for now? And what's up with all these external pressures from Trump admin? Is Venezuela just a pawn in their game of global geopolitics? 🤝 I'm just trying to stay neutral here 💭. One thing's for sure tho – change is coming, and it's gonna be a wild ride 😲
 
The whole thing is super messy 🤯 - Machado's right that any progress made by the interim gov't could've happened w/o Trump's pressure, but also gotta acknowledge that external help ain't always bad, right? I mean, some economic reforms are a step in the right direction, even if they're gonna be challenged in court. Still, Machado's warnings about Maduro's illegitimacy and political prisoners are legit - we can't just ignore human rights issues here. And btw, what's up w/ Machado's own future plans? She thinks she'll be prez when the time comes, but is that really up to her or the people? Shouldn't it be a democratic process like in a normal country? 🤔
 
🌟 So I'm reading this interview with Maria Corina Machado and it's like she's super optimistic about Venezuela's transition away from Maduro... but also kinda downplays what the US has been doing behind the scenes 🤔. Like, I get that Trump's influence is a thing, but does Machado really think their pressure won't be legitimized by elections? 💸

I'm not sure if Machado's party getting Edmundo González Urrutia as winner of 2024 election was just a PR stunt 🤥 or actually something they believe in. It's all kinda confusing right now... and I'm still trying to wrap my head around why Maduro stayed in power despite those allegations of rigging 😒.

What I do know is that Machado being back home with increased US pressure is a good sign, but it's also a reminder that Venezuela has a long way to go to secure its future 🌎. Maybe time will tell if they can make this transition thing work?
 
I gotta say, Machado's perspective is like, super realistic about the situation. She knows that progress might not be as smooth as we'd like it to be. It's like, you can't just magic a new government into existence overnight. There gotta be some real work put in, and that takes time. And I feel her on saying that any changes made by the interim gov are influenced by external factors. That's like, so true. It's hard to know for sure what's driving their decisions.

But at the same time, Machado is also being super practical about the fact that Venezuela needs stability and security to rebuild. And I think she's got a point about the economic reforms - it's not just about making things better for everyone, but also about making them work sustainably. It's all about finding that balance, you know?

And I love how she's still holding onto her vision of free elections and a fair transition. That's like, what we should be fighting for in general, right? Not just in Venezuela.
 
idk why machado's so positive about the interim gov... theyre still basically puppets for trump & usa 🤔🇻🇪 i mean dont get me wrong, some reforms are ok but we need real change, not just a bunch of tokenistic stuff to pacify the usa. and what about the economic impact on venezuela's people? its all about who's in power, imo 💸👀
 
So Machado's saying the transition away from Maduro is unstoppable, but it's gonna take some time... 🕰️ I'm not buying all the external pressure business - can't really verify if Trump's influence has made a significant difference in the interim gov's policies. Privatizing the oil industry is kinda cool, though. Would be interesting to see how that plays out long-term. Still think the current gov is legit, but Machado makes some good points about the need for free and fair elections. And what's up with all these "complex processes" - dismantling a regime like Maduro's? That sounds like a lot of work... 😬
 
Venezuela's opposition is just so transparent about taking money from whoever will give it to them 🤑 Like, Machado knows full well that Trump wants control over Venezuela's oil industry and now she's playing the victim... meanwhile, Rodriguez is trying to implement actual reforms 💸. At least some progress has been made, but let's not forget who's really calling the shots here 👀. And honestly, a year or two out for elections sounds like a pretty standard "we'll get back to you later" timeline to me 🕰️. Can't wait to see how long it takes before Machado decides to run and then promptly gets voted out herself 😂.
 
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I dont think Machados comments are all good news lol 🤔. She's saying the transition is unstoppable but it may take time which is true, Venezuela has been stuck in limbo for years and we need real change ASAP. But her point about external influence being a factor is valid - who doesn't want to see US oil companies get involved? 🤑 Its like Machado is caught between a rock and a hard place, wanting change but also acknowledging the role of the US in shaping it. And what about her own future as president? Is she just setting the bar too high for herself? Shouldnt we be seeing concrete actions from the interim government instead of waiting around for elections that may never happen 🤯
 
😔 I feel so bad for all those Venezuelan people still living under that unstable government... it's been years now, and they're still waiting for real change 💔. It's great that Machado is speaking out and pushing for free elections 🗳️, but at the same time, it's also heartbreaking to think about all those political prisoners who are still being held captive 🚫.

I'm so glad she met with Rubio, maybe some of that US pressure will finally make a difference 💪. And I love how she's keeping her options open and not claiming she'll be president just yet 🤔... it's like, only time will tell, you know? 😊 The oil privatization is definitely a step in the right direction though 🌟, and Machado's party should get credit for at least trying to make some positive changes 🙏. Fingers crossed they'll get there eventually 💕!
 
🤔 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venezu...-away-from-maduro-regime-uncertain-timeframe/

she's like super optimistic about this transition away from maduro, but i'm not sure if it'll actually happen. i mean, the current gov is influenced by trump's admin and all that jazz... and machado thinks they're just being pressured into making some positive changes. but at the end of the day, they're still stuck in this illegitimate power thing without fair elections. 🤷‍♂️

anyway, machado met with rubio and he's saying it could take a year or two for elections to happen... and he thinks usa will still be involved somehow. so yeah, it all feels pretty uncertain right now 😐
 
😒 I just dont think its fair that Machado gets credit for the economic reforms but downplays their significance bc she's been heavily influenced by the Trump admin. Whats good is that the interim gov is pushing for privatization of the oil industry - we need to see some real change in that area. 🤑 But, let's be real, without free and fair elections, any progress is just a Band-Aid on a much deeper wound. We gotta address the root causes of the crisis in Venezuela, like the Maduro regime's corruption and links to international adversaries. We can't just keep playing nice with the US and hoping for magic. 🤔
 
The situation in Venezuela is getting more intense 💥. I'm not surprised Maria Corina Machado is confident about the transition away from the Maduro regime 🤔. But what's interesting is that she thinks these changes are mostly driven by external pressure 🌎. That's a pretty nuanced view.

I do think the privatization of Venezuela's state-owned oil industry is a step in the right direction 💰. It shows the Rodriguez government is open to some reforms, even if they're not always genuine 😐. And who wouldn't want to attract U.S. investment with that kind of push 🤑?

But let's get real – as long as Maduro's regime remains illegitimate without free and fair elections, things won't really shift 🤷‍♀️. Machado's right on that point too. And those hundreds of political prisoners need to be released ASAP 🚫.

One thing I'm curious about is how the current interim government will maintain stability once the pressure from Trump admin starts to fade 🔮. It's a complex process, indeed 💔.
 
This Venezuela situation is getting crazy 🤯... I think Machado is right that it's hard to trust any progress made by the interim government 'cause it's got all these external pressures from the US, Trump, etc... But at the same time, some of those reforms like privatizing oil are kinda progressive and could help Venezuela get back on its feet 💰

I'm not sure what's going to happen with Machado becoming president tho... seems kinda unlikely considering Maduro has been running things for so long. I do wish they'd just have a legit election already 🤞, but I guess you can't rush democracy... or something like that 😊
 
man this is wild how machado thinks it's all about external pressure but i feel like she's kinda forgetting that even with us influence some things just take time you can't rush a revolution or something... and what's really gonna happen when her party decides to run edmundo gonzález urrutia for president is that gonna be any different from maduro? it's all about who gets to hold the power i guess
 
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