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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado praised President Donald Trump’s tough stance against dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling it vital to stopping corruption and freeing her people. Machado said Trump’s decision to cancel oil licenses for Venezuela—which cut off nearly $500 million a month to Maduro’s regime—was a critical move to weaken the dictator’s grip. “That money wasn’t building schools or hospitals. It was paying for weapons, propaganda, and terror,” she declared.
Maduro’s regime has funneled oil profits into drug trafficking, gold smuggling, and crushing political dissent. Machado described how opposition figures face constant threats, with masked men raiding homes and forcing leaders like Edmundo González to flee the country. Trump’s policies, she argued, ensure American prosperity by choking off funds to what she calls the “criminal hub of the Americas.”
The Trump administration revoked licenses that let companies like Chevron operate in Venezuela, reversing weak policies from previous leaders. Machado said this proves Trump won’t negotiate with tyrants or let them profit from backdoor deals. “President Trump’s position is clear. He’ll do everything to make America freer and safer by removing Maduro,” she stated.
Maduro was sworn in for another term this year despite accusations of election fraud and global condemnation. Machado, now in hiding, insists the July 2024 election results—which opposition groups say they won—must be honored. Trump has repeatedly warned Maduro against harming dissidents, vowing to hold the regime accountable.
Conservative leaders argue that supporting Venezuela’s opposition aligns with American values of freedom and strength. Machado envisions turning Venezuela into a democratic “energy hub” to boost U.S. interests, replacing chaos with partnership. “This isn’t just about Venezuela. It’s about securing our hemisphere from drugs and socialism,” she said.
While the opposition fights for democracy, Trump’s policies face criticism from liberals who claim they hurt ordinary Venezuelans. Machado dismisses this, saying the real suffering comes from Maduro stealing resources meant for the people. “Weakness only empowers dictators. Strength restores hope,” she fired back.
With over 300,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. facing deportation after Trump ended Temporary Protected Status, the administration stresses that lasting safety requires regime change. Machado agrees, urging patriots to stand firm: “Maduro’s time is up. Freedom wins when we refuse to back down.”
The battle for Venezuela reflects a broader conservative mission—protecting democracy through action, not empty words. As Machado put it: “President Trump understands that tyrants only respect power. And we’re watching him prove it every day.”
