The Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado shared a short video on her social media featuring several Cuban women from various professions and different parts of the world, showing their support for her struggle to achieve freedom in Venezuela.
"My dear Cuban friends, thank you! If there is a people that has endured decades of suffering due to communism, it is yours," Machado began by saying in his text.
The opposition leader stated that "their struggle is ours" and warned that "we love them and admire their courage."
She also stated that "today, women around the world are connected in an unstoppable network for dignity, democracy, and freedom. Without borders, for our families and our right to live freely. Until the end!"
The two-minute clip exemplifies the diversity of Cuban women, showcasing some who are prominently visible in the direct fight against the Havana regime, while others stand out through their professions.
This is how we can see well-known figures showing their support for the Venezuelan opposition, including actresses Susana Pérez and Beatriz Valdés, activists Rosa María Payá, Carolina Barreiro, Grecia Ordoñez, Anamelys Ramos, as well as singers Haydée Milanés, Bea César, and Aymée Nuviola, journalist Camila Acosta, alongside models Rachel Vallori and Gigi Maduq, as well as Cuban businesswomen and entrepreneurs.
The message comes just a few days after the European Parliament recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the "legitimate president" of Venezuela.
Through a non-binding resolution, which was approved with 309 votes in favor from the European People's Party, the ultra-conservatives, and the far right; along with 201 votes against and 12 abstentions, the text recognizes María Corina Machado as "the leader of the democratic forces."
On September 4th, María Corina Machado, whom the Cuban exile community in Miami intends to nominate for the Nobel Peace Prize, held a dialogue with Rosa María Payá, leader of Cuba Decide and one of the most prominent figures in the opposition to the Cuban regime.
The conversation between Machado in Caracas and Payá in Miami took place live and was broadcast on various platforms, reaching a large audience.
In the conversation, Machado explained that the electoral process was a challenge because they managed to secure Edmundo González's candidacy despite Nicolás Maduro's repression, without having sufficient funds for the campaign, and without advisors for this process. "It was truly historic," he noted.
"We are in a very complex phase because Maduro's regime is clinging to power by any means necessary, using the most vile tactics, now pursuing Edmundo with a warrant for the elected president. This is the moment when we must trust that we have a robust strategy. We are united and will continue to move forward."
On other occasions, Machado has commented on the Cuban interference in Venezuela, stating that it influences the methods of repression, espionage, persecution, and torture employed by Nicolás Maduro's regime against demonstrators, journalists, activists, and opponents.
The also leader of Vente Venezuela—an essential figure in the formation of the Unitary Platform for the 2024 presidential elections—has stated that the Cuban regime's advisory role in repressive matters has been known for a long time and has been documented by international and non-governmental organizations.
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