Corina Machado reiterates call for protest to demand presidential elections in Venezuela

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, has called for a national protest to demand presidential elections. She urged citizens to participate with their families, emphasizing the importance of collective action for Venezuela's freedom. The protest is scheduled for Thursday at 4 PM local time. Machado criticized the complacency regarding the political crisis and highlighted the need for continuous struggle for change. The opposition coalition has outlined four key demands, including Machado's safe return to Venezuela, a clear electoral calendar, presidential elections by July 24, 2027, and the release of political prisoners. The situation in Venezuela remains dire under interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who has promised elections but is accused of delaying them until 2028.