Human rights activist & advocate for ordered liberty via nonviolence. Recalling: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.-George Santayana

Miami, FL
Joined August 2009
Reflections on nonviolent resistance in Venezuela notesfromthecubanexilequarte…
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A reminder of what the Globe used to be.
Probably my favourite version. It's much less bombastic than Olivier's or Branagh's. #StCrispinsDay
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Lula ain’t no hero. It’s enraging to see the first world lionize this ally of the 3 dictatorships in the western hemisphere that have destroyed entire nations. You can be happy Bolsonaro lost without making this man a hero. Such disrespect to their millions of victims everywhere today.
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Last week, President @ZelenskyyUa sat down with @john_walters_ to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, access to Starlink and Starshield, and the human toll of Russia's war. Watch @ForbesTVNews's coverage of the event: youtube.com/watch?v=x4qITRi9…
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Que la Democracia para Venezuela regrese también contigo. Que todo sea para bien para el pueblo venezolano.
Estoy aquí. Con ustedes
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“Cuba’s Role in Supporting Authoritarian Regimes Around the World: Russia and Venezuela” at the Free Peoples of Russia House in Washington DC. youtu.be/yoYJ8EmEgyE via @YouTube 1/4
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On guarantees: the Inter American Press Association (SIP) said Sunday that press freedom in Venezuela is still restricted. SEBIN and DGCIM remain intact, and per VE sin Filtro, 143 domains were still blocked on at least one provider as of Oct. 7.
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Welcome @MariaCorinaYA’s return to Venezuela and reaffirm the right of all Venezuelans to return or leave. Like all Venezuelans, she should be able to exercise her rights there with full guarantees. Recognize that @ICRC access to Venezuelan prisons was restored in 2019, after being denied over 7 years. Continue to call for the release of over 320 political prisoners currently held in #Venezuela and for the removal of all Castro regime repressive agents from the country.
Finalmente, Caracas, estoy aquí!! 🇻🇪
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Nota informativa | Regreso de María Corina Machado a Venezuela Hoy, después de casi un año de exilio y de múltiples intentos de regresar al país que fueron bloqueados por el régimen, María Corina Machado, líder de las fuerzas democráticas venezolanas, finalmente se encuentra de vuelta en Venezuela. Este momento representa un paso fundamental en el proceso de cambio político que vive nuestro país. Queremos expresar nuestro especial agradecimiento al presidente Donald Trump, al secretario de Estado Marco Rubio y al gobierno de los Estados Unidos por su compromiso y liderazgo. Las acciones del pasado 3 de enero abrieron un camino que hoy hace posible avanzar hacia una transición democrática y hacia la celebración, en el futuro próximo, de elecciones presidenciales libres, justas y verificables. Igualmente expresamos nuestro agradecimiento a la amplia coalición bipartidista en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos y a gobiernos aliados que han apoyado el restablecimiento de la democracia en Venezuela. El regreso de María Corina Machado tiene como propósito contribuir activamente a que este proceso avance de manera estable, pacífica y segura. Regresa para acompañar a los venezolanos en sus aspiraciones, demandas y legítimos anhelos de libertad, democracia y justicia, así como para contribuir a la construcción de las condiciones políticas e institucionales necesarias para una transición exitosa. Asimismo, regresa para trabajar en la construcción y promoción de un gran acuerdo nacional, amplio e inclusivo, que permita construir una nueva visión compartida de país entre los distintos sectores de la sociedad venezolana. Un acuerdo que trascienda las diferencias políticas, promueva el entendimiento y la reconciliación, y establezca las bases de un futuro común sustentado en la democracia, el respeto a los derechos humanos, la convivencia y la prosperidad. Su presencia en Venezuela también constituye una señal de confianza y compromiso hacia nuestros aliados internacionales. Buscamos transmitir la certeza de que las fuerzas democráticas venezolanas están preparadas para asumir las responsabilidades que implica esta nueva etapa, contribuir a la estabilidad del país y trabajar de manera coordinada con nuestros socios para garantizar una transición ordenada, sostenible y con garantías para todos los sectores. Estamos convencidos de que este regreso fortalece las posibilidades de consolidar el cambio político, avanzar hacia la plena recuperación de las instituciones democráticas y permitir que los venezolanos puedan finalmente elegir libremente su futuro. Oficina Internacional María Corina Machado
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We welcome @MariaCorinaYA’s return to Venezuela and reaffirm the right of all Venezuelans to return safely and freely. She alongside the Venezuelan people should be able to exercise their rights in an environment free from intimidation and with all due guarantees. #Venezuela
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Video is up with accompanying text in the CubaBrief.
CubaBrief: Cuba’s Role in Supporting Authoritarian Regimes Around the World: Russia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela cubacenter.org/cuba-brief/20… 1/
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Message to Chavistas in Caracas and their handlers from Havana: The world is watching the events unfolding in Venezuela. Stop the arbitrary detentions, and extrajudicial killings. Mr. Maduro is already on trial for his crimes. #WorldIsWatching #Accountability
Estoy aquí. Con ustedes
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¡Venezuela! Me emociona muchísimo anunciarles que nuestra líder, mi querida Maria Corina, está en territorio venezolano. Hoy es un día muy importante para los venezolanos. Nuestra voz soberana retorna con ella para liderar y encaminar este proceso! Muy pronto estaré con ustedes y con ella para que nuestro país avance verdaderamente hacia la libertad Ustedes lo saben, esto es hasta el final.
Estoy aquí. Con ustedes
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Maduro departs, @MariaCorinaYA returns. #Venezuela 2026
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Wonderful news. ¡Viva Venezuela libre! 🇻🇪🇬🇧
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Los venezolanos, desde hace mucho, decidimos ser libres, y decidimos serlo en mente y espíritu. Hoy, estamos demostrando, una vez más, que estamos listos para materializarlo como nación y como ciudadanos que no se conformarán jamás con menos que eso. De la mano de María Corina.
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Sounds very familiar, yes! @magyarpeterMP
In Serbia, @avucic has conceded defeat. The Students’ List has won an absolute majority in the elections. Celebrations have begun in the streets across Serbia. Sound familiar?
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STATEMENT | María Corina Machado’s Return to Venezuela Today, after nearly a year in exile and multiple attempts to return to her country that were blocked by the regime, María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democratic forces, is finally back in Venezuela. This moment represents a fundamental step in the political change process our country is undergoing. We wish to express our special gratitude to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the United States Government for their commitment and leadership. The actions taken on January 3 opened a path that now makes it possible to move toward a democratic transition and the holding, in the near future, of free, fair, and verifiable presidential elections. We also wish to express our gratitude to the broad bipartisan coalition in the United States Congress and to allied governments that have supported the restoration of democracy in Venezuela. María Corina Machado’s return is intended to actively contribute to ensuring that this process moves forward in a stable, peaceful, and secure manner. She returns to stand alongside Venezuelans in their aspirations, demands, and legitimate yearnings for freedom, democracy, and justice, as well as to help build the political and institutional conditions necessary for a successful transition. She also returns to help build and promote a broad and inclusive national agreement that will enable the different sectors of Venezuelan society to develop a new, shared vision for the country. This agreement must transcend political differences, foster understanding and reconciliation, and lay the foundations for a common future grounded in democracy, respect for human rights, peaceful coexistence, and prosperity. Her presence in Venezuela also sends a message of confidence and commitment to our international allies. We seek to convey the certainty that Venezuela’s democratic forces are prepared to assume the responsibilities of this new stage, contribute to the country’s stability, and work in coordination with our partners to ensure an orderly and sustainable transition, with guarantees for all sectors of society. We are convinced that her return strengthens the prospects for consolidating political change, advancing toward the full restoration of democratic institutions, and ensuring that Venezuelans can finally freely choose their own future. International Office María Corina Machado
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¡Este día lo vamos a recordar siempre! Juntos alcanzaremos la Libertad. 🇻🇪
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A few weeks ago, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado told Vera Bergengruen of @WSJ she was going to head home and lead the transition from authoritarian state to democracy. Today it's begun. “I cannot lead the process from abroad,” Machado had said. wsj.com/world/americas/insid…
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