WASHINGTON D.C January 20, 2026 – In a bold statement delivered during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado expressed unwavering confidence in the liberation of her home country and extended her vision to neighboring nations under authoritarian regimes. Flanked by U.S. lawmakers, Machado highlighted the role of international support, particularly from President Donald Trump and members of Congress, in advancing the cause of democracy in Latin America.
“Venezuela will be free. And once we liberate Venezuela, we’ll keep working and have a free Cuba, a free Nicaragua,” Machado stated, emphasizing a regional fight against what she described as “communism, dictatorship, and anarcho-terrorism.” She added, “As you were saying, for the first time in history, we’ve got America free of communism, dictatorship, anarcho-terrorism. This is a historic moment.”
Machado attributed the progress to the “commitment, resilience, generosity, and courage of the Venezuelan people,” while also crediting “incredible leaders such as President of the United States Donald Trump and members of this Honorable Congress” for their support and vision.
The press conference, captured in a video shared by Fox News on X (formerly Twitter), comes amid ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela following disputed elections and international pressure on the Maduro regime. Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition, has long advocated for democratic reforms and has faced disqualification from electoral participation by Venezuelan authorities in the past.
Reactions to Machado’s remarks were swift and varied on social media. Supporters praised her determination, with one X user commenting, “That’s a good thing, right? I can’t wait for all the trump casinos in Cuba.” Critics, however, questioned the feasibility and implications, including podcaster Kyle Kulinski, who posted, “Is warmongering a requirement to win the Nobel ‘peace’ prize?” Another user, Ron Filipkowski, highlighted potential contradictions, stating, “Trump can do that. He runs Venezuela. And he’s backing the Maduro regime.”
The event underscores renewed U.S. involvement in Latin American affairs under the Trump administration, with a focus on countering leftist governments in the region. Machado’s visit to Washington signals potential collaboration between Venezuelan opposition forces and U.S. policymakers to address migration, security, and economic issues stemming from Venezuela’s crisis.
As developments unfold, Life News Agency will continue to monitor the situation in Venezuela and its ripple effects across the Americas.
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