Hug between Maria Corina Machado and a child becomes a symbol of hope in Venezuela

In Caracas, Venezuela, thousands of citizens marched down Francisco de Miranda Avenue, carrying electoral certificates and led by María Corina Machado. The demonstration, marked by the presence of entire families and cries for freedom, defied the warnings of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, which considers the possession of identification cards a crime.

“This will not be hidden, we are not afraid, because Venezuela won,” said one protester.

Maria Corina Machado, in her speech, insisted that “every vote must be respected” and criticized the regime for its lack of respect for the popular will expressed on July 28 in Venezuela.

The march, which included even the smallest children, became a symbol of hope for millions of Venezuelans.

An emotional hug between María Corina Machado and a child marked a before and after, consolidating the anti-Chavez leader not only as a reference for the opposition, but also as a symbol of love and a mother for many citizens in Venezuela.. Furthermore, support for the opposition was also reflected in buildings, where signs of support for the cause were shown.

Repression and arrests

As protesters filled the streets, acts of repression were reported in Aragua state, with arrests in Maracay, according to local reports. The march also called for the release of all political prisoners, with signs visible on the ground.

International marches

Protests over the situation in Venezuela spread throughout the world. In nearly 30 countries, Venezuelans mobilized to defend Edmundo González’s victory at the polls.

In Madrid, Carolina González, daughter of opposition candidate Edmundo González, He read a message written by his father in front of the emblematic Puerta del Sol. “I promise to continue fighting so that the decision of the majority of Venezuelans is respected. We have the votes, we have the records,” he said.

Global Manifestos

From Porto, with the participation of singer-songwriter Franco de Vita, to Buenos Aires and other cities, Venezuelans waved flags and raised their voices against what they call electoral fraud.

Francys Zambrano, One of the protesters in Mexico City said: “Venezuela deserves freedom. We are tired of this dictatorship. Enough of deaths, political prisoners and violence.”

Some protesters criticized the lack of action by the international community. Ivan Vivas, from Sydney, asked that his message reach the global community: “It is urgent that international and democratic organizations understand that the time to act was yesterday, not now.”

In Malaysia, a protester thanked her compatriots for their support: “We want to thank all Venezuelans who are here united in this fight that will continue until the end.”

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In Colombia, there were concentrations in several cities

In Medellin, Venezuelans gathered in the Parque de las Luces to demand that the results of the presidential elections be respected. In Barranquilla, Dozens of families gathered in the Plaza de la Paz with flags and banners, calling for international recognition for Edmundo González as president of Venezuela.

Mobilization in Bogotá and Cali

In Bogotá, the protest took place in Lourdes Parkwhere protesters demanded democratic guarantees so they could return to their country. In Cali, thousands gathered on the Bulevar del Río to support the worldwide protest promoted by María Corina Machado.

Solidarity in Bucaramanga

The Children’s Park in Bucaramanga was the scene of a massive rally, where hundreds of Venezuelans expressed their support for the opposition’s call and their desire to return to their country.

The mobilizations in Venezuela, together with global support and rallies in Colombia, They highlight the rejection of the political situation in the South American country and the call for a peaceful transition and respect for the popular will.