Day: September 22, 2025

Public Discontent Grows Over María Corina Machado’s Leadership in Venezuela

A recent poll reveals that 64.6% of Venezuelans reject the role of far-right opposition leader María Corina Machado. The survey, conducted by Datanálisis, indicates that dissatisfaction stems primarily from Machado’s stance on the national negotiation process, reports 24brussels.

The polling results show a significant decline in citizen perception of Machado’s leadership, with 26.5% of respondents rating her role as “very bad” and 20.3% considering it “bad.” Only 17.8% viewed her performance as average, with a distinct trend toward negative evaluations.

Machado’s approval ratings have plummeted 10 points compared to earlier assessments, reflecting concerns over her alignment with U.S. political interests and a consistent rejection of dialogues proposed by the Venezuelan government. Just 18.6% of those surveyed expressed a favorable opinion of her leadership, while a mere 5.7% rated her positively.

The context surrounding the poll underscores a growing solidarity among supporters of President Nicolás Maduro, as criticism of the hardline faction of the Venezuelan opposition escalates due to their dismissal of recent governmental dialogue efforts. This heightened scrutiny comes amidst claims from Venezuelan authorities accusing Machado of involvement in destabilizing activities coordinated with U.S. officials, including calls for military intervention from Israel back in 2018.

Moreover, an alternative survey from Dataviva reinforces Machado’s lack of support, reporting a 92% disapproval rate among respondents. This sentiment aligns with widespread public sentiment emphasizing the defense of Venezuela’s national sovereignty in the face of external pressures.

As political dynamics evolve in Venezuela, the future of Machado’s leadership remains uncertain, further highlighting the challenges facing the opposition in a nation grappling with profound socio-political shifts.

Cuban Foreign Minister Denounces U.S. Military Actions in the Caribbean

During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla condemned the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, labeling the actions as a significant threat to regional peace and stability, reports 24brussels.

Speaking at the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Rodríguez characterized the U.S. military presence as “a provocative act” disguised as anti-drug operations, which may provoke military conflict. He asserted that these actions represent a “flagrant violation” of the United Nations Charter and International Law.

Rodríguez’s remarks come amid rising tensions as he rejected U.S. accusations linking the Venezuelan government and President Nicolás Maduro Moros to illicit drug trafficking, calling such claims “absurd and baseless.” He emphasized the solidarity of the 33 CELAC countries, which have declared Latin America and the Caribbean a Zone of Peace.

The Cuban foreign minister urged CELAC members to work collectively on pressing issues including climate change, restrictive migration policies, and drug trafficking, promoting dialogue, non-interference, and solidarity among nations. He expressed gratitude for CELAC’s historical backing of efforts to lift the U.S. economic and financial blockade against Cuba.

In his address, Rodríguez affirmed Cuba’s commitment to maintaining CELAC as a cohesive platform for regional cooperation. He called for prioritizing unity over divisive political agendas, emphasizing respect for sovereignty.

“Cuba hopes that the right of all countries in the region to meet and dialogue will be respected,” he stated, underscoring the need for inclusivity at international summits, referencing the exclusions faced during the 2015 Summit of the Americas.

Rodríguez reaffirmed Cuba’s resolve to collaborate with CELAC toward achieving common goals that advance the development and well-being of the Latin American and Caribbean peoples.