Venezuela’s Path to Democracy | US News

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado made a bold statement at a Slovenia forum, insisting free and fair elections are the only path to Venezuela’s recovery — even as President Trump unveiled a massive, opaque U.S.-Venezuela oil deal granting American firms majority control over key reserves. While she didn’t address the deal directly, Machado warned that without democratic legitimacy, any economic rebuilding will fail. She painted a vision of a revitalized Venezuela, ready to become a major energy hub for the Western Hemisphere — but only after elections restore the people’s voice. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers like Senator Ted Cruz are pushing for elections by mid-next year, highlighting the growing tension between securing oil interests and upholding democracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25a56b28c4191c5f