US EditionVenezuela’s Opposition Leader Publishes ‘Freedom Manifesto’ From Hiding as Maduro Opens Door to Dialogue with Trump
The manifesto calls for restoring voting, assembly, and free speech rights while decentralizing power from Maduro, signaling a shift amid US military buildup in the region.
- On November 9, María Corina Machado published a four-page freedom manifesto, reading it in a 15-minute video from an undisclosed location, outlining democratic pillars including rights to vote and free speech.
- Driven into hiding after a disputed election last year, Machado framed the manifesto to decentralize power and restore inalienable rights, borrowing from the US Declaration of Independence.
- Amid a US naval build-up off Venezuela's Caribbean shores, Nicolás Maduro condemned the Pentagon's deployment of more than a dozen warships and 15,000 troops as an ouster attempt.
- Maduro suggested Monday night he would be open to dialogue, while Machado calls for Maduro to be held accountable for crimes against humanity.
- Having raised her international profile with a Nobel in October, María Corina Machado saw CNN seek comment from the Venezuelan government as both leaders signalled possible talks.
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Venezuela: Opposition leader Machado releases 'freedom manifesto' from secret location
In the manifesto, Machado, who has welcomed US pressure on the Maduro regime, insists that Maduro must be held accountable for alleged crimes against humanity, including torture, killings, and forced disappearances
Leader of the Venezuelan opposition promises, if possible, "to rebuild a free society in which the government serves citizens and the ultimate objective of the State is to safeguard natural rights".
In his message, Machado promises a renewed Venezuela, with respect for human rights, education, freedom of expression and free market
Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has published a “freedom manifesto” outlining her vision of a “new era” for the country without its strongman Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuelan opposition leader looks to 'new era' without Maduro
With US warships deployed within striking distance of Venezuela, the country's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spoke Tuesday of her vision for "a new era" without President Nicolas Maduro.
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