Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has declared that she expects to become the country’s president in the future, saying her moment to lead will come “when the right time arrives.”
Machado said her political ambition remains intact despite current obstacles facing the opposition, including divisions at home and uncertainty over international support. She framed her goal as part of a longer struggle for democratic change rather than an immediate power bid.
The outspoken opposition leader has been a central figure in efforts to challenge Venezuela’s long-standing political order and insists her legitimacy comes from popular backing, not foreign endorsement.
Her remarks come as Venezuela navigates a volatile political transition, with competing visions among opposition groups over how and when new leadership should emerge.
Machado’s statement reinforces her intent to remain a key player in Venezuela’s future, even if the path to the presidency is delayed.
