Machado Signals Openness to U.S.Military Intervention in Venezuela

Washington – Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appears to be open to U.S. military action in her country to help oust President Nicolás Maduro.

“I will welcome more and more pressure so that Maduro understands that he has to go, that his time is over,” the Nobel Peace Prize winner said in an interview Friday with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” “I will insist something that I’ve said several times before, this is not conventional regime change. This cannot be compared to other cases, like countries in the Middle East.”

“We had an election,” she continued. “Regime change was already mandated by over 70% of the population,and what we need is support to enforce that decision.”

When Machado was asked how she squares military action with the democratic principles she champions, she responded, “This is not about imposing a solution. This is about helping Venezuelans enforce a solution that they have already decided.” She emphasized the unique circumstances in Venezuela, stating that the population has already expressed its desire for change through a democratic process.

Machado’s comments come as the Maduro regime faces increasing international scrutiny over its human rights record and democratic backsliding. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials and entities, but has stopped short of direct military intervention. The Biden governance has maintained a policy of diplomatic pressure and support for negotiations between the opposition and the government.

However, Machado’s statements suggest a growing frustration with the lack of progress in those negotiations.She argues that Maduro is unwilling to compromise and that stronger measures are needed to ensure a peaceful transition of power.

Key Takeaways

• María Corina machado expressed openness to U.S. military action in venezuela to support the enforcement of the population’s desire for regime change.
• She argues that the situation in Venezuela is unique, as the population has already expressed its will through an election.
• Machado believes military action isn’t about imposing a solution,but about helping Venezuelans enforce their own decision.
• Her comments reflect growing frustration with the lack of progress in negotiations with the Maduro regime.

Publication Date: 2025/12/12 22:22:51