María Corina and the Sentimental Counterrevolution
The Machado phenomenon points to a possible shift in Venezuela’s political culture and the collective trauma of family separation due to forced migration
The opposition leader is the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner: “A woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst growing darkness.”
The Machado phenomenon points to a possible shift in Venezuela’s political culture and the collective trauma of family separation due to forced migration
María Corina Machado’s ability to adapt has turned opposition politics on its head and has subverted the meaning of elections in Venezuela: Can she turn that movement into something more after July 28th?
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María Corina Machado’s strong principles and her persistence to fight for the values of the Venezuelan Revolution of 1958 are breaking down the myths of Chavismo and showing how weak and hollow the regime is nowadays
She moderated her tone in the lead-up to July 28, but Machado is now engaging with the MAGA camp. How did she get here after 25 years?