Venezuelan opposition parties have reaffirmed their backing for exiled leader Maria Corina Machado and demanded fresh elections, increasing pressure on authorities to allow her return.
01Summary
- 01The Unitary Democratic Platform agreed on Sunday to recognise and support Machado as its leader.
- 02The coalition made 14 proposals for a democratic transition, including freedom for political parties and release of political prisoners.
- 03Venezuela has been led by interim President Delcy Rodriguez since January 3, after a contested 2024 election.
- 04The US has backed Rodriguez while critics say President Trump has been reluctant to push for new elections.
- 05Machado has said she would like elections by July 2027, but Venezuelan authorities have blocked her return.
02Why it matters
This story matters because renewed opposition unity and international pressure could influence Venezuela's political future, potentially leading to elections that affect regional stability and oil markets.
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