Opposition commemorates the first anniversary of the primary elections
Venezuela’s democratic opposition commemorates the first anniversary of the primary elections in which María Corina Machado was chosen as the presidential candidate.
In a message published by the group, the Unitary Platform expressed: «The primary election was a milestone in the democratic history of Venezuela which today we commemorate, one year after its completion, more convinced than ever that Venezuelans want change and we achieve it with the force of the vote.
The primary elections, held on October 22, 2023, constituted a significant event for the democratic opposition, as it brought together various sectors under the same objective: to offer the population a viable alternative to the current government.
The Primary Election was a milestone in the democratic history of Venezuela that we commemorate today, one year after its completion, more convinced than ever that Venezuelans want change and we achieve it with the force of the vote.#El22GanóVzla pic.twitter.com/qyOZEIbbcG
— Unidad Venezuela (@unidadvenezuela) October 22, 2024
A year ago, on October 22, Venezuela won and today we celebrate the heroic act that was the Primaries. With them, we got Venezuelans to believe in democracy again. #El22GanóVzla pic.twitter.com/cXEIUynrSS
— Comanditos Con Vzla (@ComanditosVzla) October 22, 2024
María Corina Machado, leader of the Vente Venezuela movement, won this contest by obtaining the majority support of voters (more than 90% support). His victory represented renewed hope for many Venezuelans who long for political change in the country and to participate in the presidential elections on July 28.
However, the road to the presidential election was marked by challenges.
In an attempt to discredit the process, the Supreme Court of Justice, which responds to the interests of Nicolás Maduro, issued a ruling that questioned the legitimacy of the primary elections, and also alleged irregularities in its organization.
Over time, and given the impossibility of María Corina Machado presenting her candidacy for the presidential election due to a disqualification ratified against her, new dynamics and new names became known.
As the elections approached, the possibility of alternative candidacies was raised and, given the obstacles imposed to register Corina Yoris, in the process Edmundo González, recognized for his extensive career in the political field, emerged as a strong option for defeat Chavismo.
«This is until the end»
Maria Corina Machado He also celebrated the democratic participation of Venezuelans in the primaries and confirmed that their fight against the socialist regime is “until the end.”
«One year. A day that changed our history. The primaries of October 22, 2023 opened the way to unstoppable forces.
We did it together, we did it very well. We gave ourselves a mandate and we fulfilled it on July 28. We will make this mandate prevail. “This is until the end,” wrote the leader in X.
ONE YEAR!!!!
A day that changed our history.The Primaries on October 22, 2023 opened the way to unstoppable forces.
We did it together, we did it very well.
We gave ourselves a mandate and we fulfilled it on July 28.
We will make this mandate prevail.This is UNTIL… pic.twitter.com/dSB6mdCnLx
— María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) October 22, 2024
One year ago today: Sunday night, October 22, 2023, arriving at the headquarters of the National Primary Commission. The joy, confidence and certainty in victory remain intact. We continue. pic.twitter.com/xxK5pzYObq
— Andrés Caleca (@ajcaleca) October 22, 2024
A year ago, Venezuelans, in a show of courage and democratic culture, held the first truly free election in the last 25 years.
We Venezuelans organized, voted and elected Maria Corina Machado as the leader of the Venezuelan democratic movement.… pic.twitter.com/hmJGnA8Xsm
— Juan Pablo Guanipa (@JuanPGuanipa) October 22, 2024
Independent journalism needs the support of its readers to continue and ensure that the uncomfortable news they don’t want you to read remains within your reach. Today, with your support, we will continue working hard for censorship-free journalism!