The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado reacted this Saturday to the reopening of the national headquarters of her party, Vente Venezuela, in Caracas, with a message full of political and emotional significance amid the country's transition process.
“COME BACK HOME!! I am there with each and every one of you. Let's go for FULL DEMOCRACY AND FULL FREEDOM,” wrote Machado on social media, referring to the venue known as “El Bejucal,” reopened after being closed for more than a year due to the persecution by the Chavista regime.
Although the leader is not currently in Venezuela, her message reinforces the narrative of an imminent return and her intention to lead directly on the ground during the stage of institutional reconstruction.
The reopening of the venue, led by party leaders in Caracas, was marked by scenes of celebration among supporters and activists, many of whom had recently been released from prison or were being persecuted for political reasons. Images of the moment were also shared by the human rights organization linked to the movement.
"Embraces that overcame fear, persecution, and secrecy. Embraces that endured torture and kidnapping," the official human rights account of Vente Venezuela remarked, referring to the years of repression experienced by its supporters.
The message concludes with a clear slogan: "Venezuela does not surrender. We will continue until Venezuela is free and everyone can return home."
The event takes place in a political context marked by the fall of Nicolás Maduro in January following a United States-led operation, and the beginning of a complex transition under international supervision. In this scenario, Machado remains one of the main figures of the opposition, with a firm stance advocating for a change without concessions to chavismo.
Their reaction to the reopening of the headquarters not only aims to support their political base but also to send a signal of cohesion and progress at a crucial moment. The emphasis on "returning home" resonates with both their eventual return to the country and the longing of millions of Venezuelans in exile.
As the political process unfolds, Machado's return remains one of the most anticipated—and also one of the most uncertain—elements of the new Venezuelan landscape.
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