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In her first interview since being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado made a series of bold claims about her country’s geopolitical situation. Machado stated that Venezuela is “invaded by enemies of the West,” explicitly naming Russia, China, and Iran as actors who have established a significant presence and influence within the nation.
She framed the situation in Venezuela as a critical front in a broader global conflict, asserting that “the battle for Venezuela is the battle for the West.” Machado defended the controversial sanctions imposed by the United States, arguing that they are a necessary tool to pressure the government of Nicolás Maduro, which she described as illegitimate.
The interview has intensified the polarized debate surrounding both the Nobel Prize and the Venezuelan crisis. Critics of the award see her statements as confirmation of its politicized nature, while her supporters view it as a courageous denunciation of foreign interference in the Americas.
Source: Brasil 247
