Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has made a surprising decision to name an 80-year-old professor and philosopher, Corina Yoris, as her replacement in the upcoming presidential elections on July 28. This move comes after Machado was disqualified by Chavismo from holding any public office. Yoris, who is not a career politician but rather an academic, was chosen by Machado for her intelligence and academic background.
The decision to nominate Yoris raises questions about whether she has the strength to unite the broad spectrum of the opposition and stand against Nicolás Maduro. Concerns have also been raised about the regime’s potential interference in the electoral process, as Chavismo has a history of disqualifying opposition candidates and arresting their collaborators.
Despite these challenges, Machado remains optimistic about Yoris’s candidacy and believes that the opposition can defeat Maduro in the upcoming elections. Analysts see Machado’s move as a strategic one that could put pressure on the regime and potentially delegitimize the electoral process if Yoris is disqualified.
The international community has been urged to monitor the situation in Venezuela as tensions continue to escalate. The recent arrests of Machado’s collaborators have been condemned by the United States and other countries, with concerns about the regime’s crackdown on opposition voices.
As Venezuela prepares for the presidential elections, the opposition faces numerous obstacles and challenges in their quest for regime change. Unity, support for the electoral process, and international pressure are seen as crucial factors in bringing about democratic change in the country.