María Corina Machado Names Corina Yoris as Substitute in Venezuela's Presidential Race
Following a government-imposed ban and the arrest of two close aides, opposition leader María Corina Machado appoints Corina Yoris to represent her in the upcoming election.
- María Corina Machado, barred from running in Venezuela's presidential election, has named 80-year-old historian and professor Corina Yoris as her replacement.
- The announcement comes amid increasing repression from President Nicolás Maduro's government, including the arrest of two of Machado's campaign aides and warrants issued for seven others.
- The United States and international observers have condemned the actions against Machado and her team, calling for the release of all political prisoners.
- Despite being a frontrunner in the opposition primary, Machado has been disqualified from public office due to her support of US sanctions against the Maduro regime.
- Machado's appointment of Yoris aims to maintain opposition momentum and fulfill the mandate from the primary election, where Machado won over 93 percent of the vote.
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