Machado Says Venezuela Is Undergoing a True Transition to Democracy

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 16, 2026 at 17:05  |  1:45  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
María Corina Machado — Venezuelan opposition leader

Summary

María Corina Machado speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, describing Venezuela as being at the threshold of freedom and in the first steps of a true transition to democracy. She cites a January 3, 2026 milestone and argues the change will affect Venezuelans, the region, the hemisphere, and the world. The remarks are political and contain no specific market or investment recommendations.

  • María Corina Machado speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington.
  • She calls it a miracle to be sitting in a free country.
  • She says Venezuela is at the threshold of freedom.
  • She cites January 3, 2026 as a new milestone.
  • She says Venezuela is beginning a true transition to democracy.
  • She expects the transition to affect Venezuelans, the region, the hemisphere, and the world.
  • She argues a determined people can overcome tyranny through conviction and love.
  • No specific securities, commodities, or investment trades are discussed.
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