NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, October 18, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and recent Nobel Peace Prize recipient, discusses the dire situation in Venezuela under Maduro's regime. She highlights the need for international support to curb funds fueling corruption and repression. Machado emphasizes that it's crucial for Maduro to step down for peace to return. She shares her vision for rebuilding Venezuela, focusing on revitalizing the energy sector and encouraging migrants to return home, all while recounting her personal sacrifices in the fight for democracy.
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Nationwide No Kings Protests
- Massive No Kings protests showed broad national pushback against the Trump administration.
- Demonstrations remained largely peaceful despite warnings and National Guard readiness.
Maritime Strikes Against Drug Shipments
- The Trump administration is publicizing maritime strikes against suspected narcotics shipments in the Caribbean.
- Critics call the strikes illegal, but the White House says it will continue them to protect U.S. security.
Cut Criminal Cash Flows To Weaken Maduro
- Maria Corina Machado urged international action to cut criminal money flows that fund Maduro's repression.
- She called for foreign leadership to help dismantle narco-terrorist financing to save lives and restore democracy.