PBD Podcast
"Free Venezuela" - Maria Corina Machado on Maduro, Election Fraud, and Hezbollah’s Influence | PBD Podcast | Ep. 495
Oct 28, 2024
Maria Corina Machado, an opposition leader and presidential candidate in Venezuela, passionately discusses her battle against the Maduro regime. She highlights alarming political corruption and the alarming influence of Hezbollah in the region. Machado emphasizes the urgent need for international support to restore democracy while detailing the dire conditions faced by citizens under oppressive rule. The conversation also touches on Venezuela's organized crime problems and new strategies for grassroots campaigning using platforms like TikTok, showcasing the vibrant fight for freedom.
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- Maria Corina Machado emphasizes the critical need for global support to challenge Maduro's oppressive regime and restore democracy in Venezuela.
- The grassroots movements in Venezuela, highlighted by citizen-organized primaries, display the population's unity and desire for significant political change despite ongoing suppression.
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The Collapse of Venezuela's Prosperity
Venezuela was once among the wealthiest nations globally, boasting significant oil reserves and a strong economy. However, the country has faced a devastating decline, losing over 7 million citizens to migration in the past decade due to political, social, and economic instability. The shift to Chavista socialism over the last 25 years has resulted in the destruction of democratic institutions and the rule of law. The current administration's alliances with countries and groups such as Russia, China, and Hezbollah have further entrenched its grip on power.
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