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Opposition Leader Backs US Military Action Against Maduro

12/13/2025

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Machado Supports Intervention

María Corina Machado, opposition leader, said she supports United States military action to remove Nicolas Maduro, despite her Nobel Peace Prize.
Machado stated that over 70% of the population has mandated regime change through elections.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on Maduro, including a military buildup and sanctions against his associates.
Machado clarified that her group is not involved in U.S. national security policies.

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Maduro's Power Struggle

Nicolás Maduro Moros, the Venezuelan President, faces a power vacuum risk if his downfall occurs, filled by non-state actors.
Analysts warn a successor could be worse than Maduro, with Diosdado Cabello poised to consolidate power.
Jorge Rodríguez, a Venezuelan politician, could impose an authoritarian technocracy.
The outcome depends on U.S. strategies, which could foster democracy or worsen the crisis.

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U.S. Forces Seize Tanker

U.S. forces seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela's coast, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that further actions may follow as Washington expands its campaign against cartels tied to Maduro.
The seizure aligns with sanctions on PDVSA, aiming to disrupt the cartel's operations.
Maduro remains defiant, claiming broad public support against U.S. aggression.

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Machado Supports Intervention

María Corina Machado, opposition leader, said she supports United States military action to remove Nicolas Maduro, despite her Nobel Peace Prize.
Machado stated that over 70% of the population has mandated regime change through elections.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on Maduro, including a military buildup and sanctions against his associates.
Machado clarified that her group is not involved in U.S. national security policies.

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