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The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado criticized the government of Pedro Sánchez this Thursday for what she considers a lack of clear support for the Venezuelan people amid the political crisis the country is experiencing.
His statements were made in Santiago de Chile, during a press conference on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Chilean president, José Antonio Kast.
Machado stated that she expected a stronger position from Spain, a country that has historically acted as a bridge between Europe and Latin America. "We would have hoped that Spain would take the lead on this matter and we regret that it has not been the case," affirmed the opposition leader.
In his speech, he also warned that Venezuela is going through a decisive moment and that the international community will have to define its stance. “Decisive hours are coming, and each government will make its decision: whether it is on the side of crime or justice, on the side of tyranny or on the side of the people of Venezuela,” he emphasized.
The statements come during her first public appearance following the recognition by the United States of the chavista leader Delcy Rodríguez as president of Venezuela, amid the complex political process that the South American country is experiencing.
Despite her criticisms of the Spanish government, Machado had words of appreciation for King Felipe VI, with whom she coincided and greeted during the official events in Chile. The opposition leader expressed gratitude for the monarch's support and described him as a symbol of unity not only in Spain but also in the Ibero-American context.
“The figure of the king has been a symbol of unity, not only in Spain but also in Ibero-America. We deeply appreciate his supportive words for the struggle of the people of Venezuela,” he stated.
In a message subsequently shared on her social media, Machado expressed her gratitude for the meeting with the Spanish monarch and emphasized the importance of the historical ties between Spain and Latin America. “Venezuelans know that in these moments we are not alone,” she wrote.
During the ceremony in Santiago, several Latin American leaders also participated, including the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, as well as political representatives from Bolivia and Ecuador.
Machado's visit to Chile is part of a series of international contacts aimed at strengthening external support for the Venezuelan democratic cause.
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