The Complex Battle of María Corina Machado: Resistance, Controversy, and America’s Stakes in Venezuela

María Corina Machado has long stood as a beacon of political resistance against Venezuela’s authoritarian regime, emerging from the shadows of a 26-year ruling party to galvanize millions in opposition. Her recent Nobel Peace Prize award is positioned as a nod to her efforts to forge a peaceful transition. But beneath the glittering facade lies a more troubling reality that demands sober scrutiny from an America First perspective. When Resistance Meets Controversy: Who Truly Benefits? Machado’s journey—from industrial engineer and NGO founder challenging Hugo Chávez in 2004, to a fiery lawmaker interrupting the president himself—embodies the spirit of defiance many...