State of the World from NPR Election in Venezuela: A Presidential Challenger Who Isn't Even on the Ballot
Jul 26, 2024
Maria Corina Machado, a key political leader in Venezuela’s fight against Nicolás Maduro, discusses the challenges of running a movement without being on the ballot. She sheds light on the oppressive tactics used by the current regime to stifle opposition. Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian American journalist facing imprisonment, shares her harrowing experiences and those of her husband as they navigate political repression. Together, they highlight the struggles for democracy and freedom in regions marked by authoritarianism.
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Journalist Sentenced in Russia
- Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was sentenced to prison in Russia.
- She was accused of spreading false information about the war in Ukraine, a charge her family denies.
Machado's Campaign
- Maria Corina Machado, a key challenger to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is barred from running.
- Despite this, she's actively campaigning and uniting a movement against Maduro.