Venezuela's Bolivarian Supreme Court confirmed the political disqualification of the opposition leader Maria Corina Machado (Photo). The oppositionist Henry Caprileswho ran for president twice, His disqualification was also confirmed on Friday the 27th
Corina won the October 2023 primary. The Court allied with dictator Nicolás Maduro had already decided to suspend all effects Opposition primaries. The court analyzed a number of cases of people who had been disqualified in recent years.
The primaries were organized by the opposition itself, which decided not to rely on technical support from the National Electoral Council (CNE) due to the ambiguity of the institution.
Who is Maria Corina Machado?
Maria Corina Machado sharply criticizes the traditional opposition to Nicolás Maduro. His party, Vem Venezuela, is not part of the Unity Platform coalition that is negotiating with Chavismo at the dialogue table in Barbados. She also rejected an agreement with part of the opposition that, in addition to updating the electoral roll, also provided for the participation of international observers in the presidential elections.
María Corina Machado's political career was marked by Criticism of the Maduro regime and the opposition. During her term as an MP between 2011 and 2014, she distinguished herself as a combative parliamentarian. However, His mandate was revoked by the National Assembly of Venezuelacontrolled by chavista Diosdado Cabello. Since then he has had to expect political disqualification and restrictions on leaving the country.
Despite the difficulties, María Corina has regained prominence and attracted voters in recent years, especially after the end of international recognition Juan Guaido. His campaign was marked by rallies in poorer neighborhoods that used to be Chavista strongholds.