María Corina Machado reaffirms her fight for democracy following the exodus of González Urrutia.

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and prominent figure of the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), has expressed her firm commitment to the fight for democracy in Venezuela, despite the recent departure of Edmundo González Urrutia, her comrade in the struggle and leader of the PUD. In an emotionally charged statement filled with determination, Machado asserted that González Urrutia "will fight from abroad, and I will continue to do so here," thereby reaffirming her resolve to persist in the resistance against Nicolás Maduro's regime. González Urrutia's departure occurred under critical circumstances, following the issuance of an arrest warrant against him and an escalation of threats to his life. According to Machado, these measures are part of a regime strategy to silence opposition voices, especially after the PUD published electoral records that, according to them, demonstrate Maduro's defeat in the elections, contrary to the official results. "In the face of this brutal reality, it is necessary for our cause to preserve his freedom, integrity, and life," declared Machado, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. The opposition leader did not hold back in criticizing the "criminal" nature of the regime and its attempts at coercion. She stated that the persecution of González Urrutia is a manifestation of the government's "criminal character," which seeks to delegitimize the opposition and crush any hint of resistance. "The attempts at blackmail and coercion he has faced demonstrate that the regime has no scruples or limits in its obsession to silence him and try to break him," she emphasized. González Urrutia's recent exodus to Madrid has been interpreted by many analysts as a sign of the increasing repression in Venezuela and evidence that the regime is willing to use any means to maintain power. In this context, the Spanish government facilitated the opposition leader's departure by granting him safe conduct to leave the country, an act that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez described as a gesture in favor of "political tranquility and peace." Despite the adversities, Machado emphasized that the fight for democracy will not stop. "Their attempt to coup the popular sovereignty will not materialize," she asserted with conviction, reiterating that the struggle for change in Venezuela is unavoidable and that each of its members has a crucial role to play, both inside and outside the country. In Madrid, González Urrutia finds himself in a safer environment, allowing him to continue organizing and communicating his message from abroad. However, his absence from the country represents a significant loss for the opposition, which still faces a tough battle against a regime that clings to power through repression and fear. The current context in Venezuela is concerning, with an increase in the persecution of opposition leaders and a constant violation of human rights. The international community has begun to take note of these events, and González Urrutia's departure could be a catalyst for intensified denunciations and pressure on the Chavista regime. Meanwhile, the PUD and its allies will continue to work hard to maintain pressure on the government and seek the necessary support to advance their democratic agenda. With figures like María Corina Machado at the forefront, the opposition continues to bet on change in the country, despite the risks involved. The struggle for a free and democratic Venezuela intensifies, with the commitment of its leaders and the support of the international community as fundamental pillars. The history of the opposition continues to be written, and each chapter reflects the unyielding resistance of a people yearning for a different future.