Machado and González Urrutia Confirm Power Transition in Venezuela on January 10

Machado and González Urrutia Confirm Leadership Transition in Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia will assume power in Venezuela on January 10. They emphasized this commitment during an international meeting with activists. They believe the attempts by Nicolás Maduro’s regime to retain power fraudulently will fail, thanks to their collective efforts and support from millions of Venezuelans.

González Urrutia, who leads the democratic movement from exile in Spain, stated, “There is no doubt we will take possession on January 10. We are fighting and amplifying the voices of all Venezuelans globally.”

He expressed optimism about the campaign to rebuild Venezuela, noting that more people are joining their cause. “The world is committed to the liberation of Venezuela,” he added, referencing the ongoing efforts over the past months.

Machado highlighted the global importance of Venezuela’s transition. “The world acknowledges what happened on July 28, and everyone knows Venezuela will be free,” she stated. She called for unity among Venezuelans and emphasized the need for ongoing efforts, not just waiting for January 10.

Additionally, the opposition plans a large protest on December 1 to ensure their voices are heard against the dictatorship. Machado said, “January 10 is today; it is a movement for the liberation of Venezuela.”

She thanked the international community, particularly the U.S., for recognizing González as the elected president and for initiatives like the “Bolívar Law,” which aims to restrict Maduro’s regime.

Tamara Sujú, a human rights lawyer, urged Venezuelans abroad to advocate for their cause and support legal actions against Maduro.

Juan Pablo Guanipa expressed hope for a prosperous future for the Venezuelan people, moving away from oppression. “We are fighting to turn the victory of July 28 into political change,” he declared.

The main opposition coalition, the Plataforma Unitaria Democrática, denounced Maduro’s victory as fraudulent, claiming their candidate González Urrutia won based on collected evidence. The regime did not provide proof of its claimed electoral success.