"[The cartel] are destabilizing, intentionally, the region and undermining the institutions in the United States, because they have turned Venezuela into the safe haven of the enemies of the United States – Iran, China, Russia, Hezbollah, Hamas, and others," she said. When asked whether she did so in the hopes that it would inspire Trump to help force Maduro out, Machado said: "I dedicated it to the people of Venezuela and President Trump because I think it's the correct thing to do." "I think it is fair, not only for what he has been doing in the last months to solve long and painful conflicts around the world, but precisely for what he's doing right now for the Americas," she said, adding that, if and when Maduro is ousted, she hoped to see the fall of other repressive regimes in Cuba and Nicaragua as well.
Author: Alana Wise
Published at: 2025-10-11 21:42:09
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