The leader of the Venezuelan opposition, María Corina Machado, joined this Thursday the massive day of protests called in the country by herself.
"We said it, today we are found on every street in Venezuela and the world. I am here, with you and until the end." This can be read on her X account along with a video that showed her accompanied by thousands of supporters.
Machado appeared in Chacao, Caracas, after spending months in hiding for security reasons.
"This is over. Venezuela will be free", can also be read on the X account of the political leader alongside a photo of her in the demonstrations.
“I have never felt so proud in my life. Throughout Venezuela, people took to the streets,” she said upon arriving at the location where thousands of people had been waiting for her for hours.
"We are not afraid", she shouted, a statement that has already become a slogan embraced by those present, who chanted along with the former deputy.
"All this strength that we have built and that grows every day prepares us to complete this final phase. Whatever you do tomorrow, you will be buried for good," he also said.
Previously, María Corina Machado had asserted that Maduro's security forces are retreating in some cities across the country in response to the growing massive gatherings of the opposition nationwide.
The opposition leader celebrated that the bodies aligned with the regime are retreating in the face of Venezuelans demanding freedom
Thousands of Venezuelans are taking to the streets en masse this January 9 in response to the call from the opposition leader.
The opposition leader called this mobilization a defining moment for both Nicolás Maduro's regime and democratic governments around the world, urging them to take a stand in favor of democracy and the Constitution.
This protest occurs in a context of high political tension, with Nicolás Maduro reinforcing the militarization of Caracas and other strategic points in the country.
At the same time, the opposition leader Edmundo González, recognized by several countries as the legitimate president, has promised to return to Venezuela tomorrow to assume his mandate.
This Thursday, González is in the Dominican Republic to participate in a Support for Democracy event in Venezuela, which will be led by the president of that Caribbean nation, Luis Abinader.
Images on social media show citizens confronting police barricades in several cities across the country, chanting slogans against the regime and demanding democratic changes.
The situation continues to evolve as the international community closely observes this critical point in the Venezuelan political crisis.
Frequently asked questions about the protest in Venezuela led by María Corina Machado
Why did María Corina Machado come out of hiding to lead the demonstration on January 9th?
María Corina Machado emerged from hiding to lead a day of protests in Venezuela aimed at demanding freedom and democracy in the country. After months in secrecy for security reasons, she deemed this moment crucial to challenge Nicolás Maduro's regime and unite the opposition in a decisive struggle.
What was María Corina Machado's message during the demonstration in Caracas?
During the demonstration, María Corina Machado expressed that "Venezuela will be free". She encouraged Venezuelans to remain united and unafraid, asserting that the strength built would be crucial in ending Maduro's regime. Her speech emphasized the importance of unity and courage in the face of repression.
How has Nicolás Maduro's regime reacted to the protests called by María Corina Machado?
The regime of Nicolás Maduro has intensified the militarization of Caracas and other strategic points in the country in response to the protests. The security forces have been deployed to suppress the demonstrations, although it has been reported that in some cities they have pulled back in the face of the advancing opposition gatherings.
Who is Edmundo González and what is his role in the current political situation in Venezuela?
Edmundo González is an opposing leader recognized by several countries as the legitimate president of Venezuela. He has promised to return to Venezuela to assume his mandate and has been undertaking an international tour to consolidate support. His return is scheduled for January 10, challenging Maduro's regime, which has declared itself the winner of a disputed election.
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