Political leader María Corina Machado cast her vote this Sunday in the Venezuelan elections, after urging the population to join her in the electoral process. "Dear Venezuelans, today we are showing what we are made of," Machado declared via her Twitter account.
The opposition leader arrived at her polling station with her mother, and upon entering, guards of the Chavista regime refused to greet her and turned their backs to create a barrier, preventing media and her press team from filming the moment. Corina Machado requested that her press team be allowed entry, after which only some media outlets were permitted to enter the Instituto Colegio María de Bueno on the main avenue of Los Chorros in the heart of Caracas.
In a message after casting her vote, she stated that Venezuelans have been going to the polls in a civic and organized manner, with people starting to line up to vote as early as 9:00 PM on Saturday night, an unprecedented event in Venezuela. "What we are witnessing at all polling stations across the country is an overwhelming participation. I am very proud to be Venezuelan and of this generation," she noted.
"Join me in voting and let's show the world that our freedom is imminent," she said earlier in her tweet, emphasizing the importance of this act as a manifestation of the desire for change and the recovery of freedoms in the country.
Machado has been a prominent figure in the Venezuelan opposition, known for her strong stance against the Nicolás Maduro regime.
Key Details on María Corina Machado's Voting Experience
Below are some frequently asked questions about María Corina Machado's participation in the Venezuelan presidential elections, her stance, and the overall electoral process.
Why did guards refuse to greet María Corina Machado?
The guards of the Chavista regime refused to greet Machado and turned their backs to create a barrier, likely as an attempt to intimidate her and prevent media coverage of her voting.
How did Machado react to the guards' behavior?
Machado requested that her press team be allowed entry. Eventually, only some media outlets were permitted to enter the polling station.
What did Machado say after casting her vote?
Machado emphasized the high voter turnout and expressed pride in the Venezuelan people's civic and organized participation, noting the unprecedented early turnout.