President Nicolas Maduro Claims Opposition Leader Machado Incites Violence and Chaos

Maduro also referred to the consequences of calls for violence by Machado, indicating that her actions resulted in the deaths of 27 people and more than 190 injuries. Nov 1, 2024 Photo: VTV Canal 8

November 1, 2024 Hour: 10:34 pm

Maduro emphasized that Machado seeks meetings with foreign leaders to promote interventions and sanctions against Venezuela.

The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has stated that the opposition leader María Corina Machado is currently between Panama and Colombia, where she is reportedly requesting new sanctions against the country.

During an event in which supplies were delivered to the Bolivarian National Police (PNB) and the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB), Maduro emphasized that Machado seeks meetings with foreign leaders to promote interventions and sanctions against Venezuela.

Maduro also referred to the consequences of calls for violence by Machado, indicating that her actions resulted in the deaths of 27 people and more than 190 injuries.

The president accused Edmundo González Urrutia, a former presidential candidate, of hiding during the riots, claiming he was at the Dutch embassy instead of confronting the situation.

He concluded his speech by stating that both he and Machado are “stateless” and that his government will continue to fight for the well-being of Venezuela.