Venezuela's Machado reveals US support and ties to Rubio
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has recently spoken with Bloomberg about the presence of Hamas in Venezuela and her close relationship with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration.
However, what Machado did not disclose was that the United States spent $18 million in 2024 funding Venezuelan opposition groups as part of a broader $213 million campaign over five years, which included support for Machado's international travel through USAID, Drop Site News reported on Sunday.
Research by Drop Site News revealed that despite the formal disbanding of USAID in February 2025, the Trump administration has quietly rerouted $400 million toward initiatives against left-leaning governments in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.
Regarding her relationship with Rubio, Machado stated that he is among those in Washington who “best understand the threats posed from our region.”
She confirmed her ongoing communication with him and his team, emphasizing that she has “really good friends and champions” for her cause across both political parties.
Machado underscored that the situation in Venezuela is one of “national and hemispheric security,” highlighting the strategic importance of global support for her efforts against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
A report published by the Miami Herald on Friday claims that the US is planning to launch strikes against Venezuela, while President Donald Trump denies that he is considering any military action in the Latin American country.
According to the Miami Herald, the Trump administration has made a decision to target military installations within Venezuela "at any moment."
Sources familiar with the situation indicated to the Herald that these strikes "could come at any moment."
The report suggests that these new strikes might occur within days or even hours.
However, Trump denied the reports of imminent strikes, telling reporters on Friday that he has not made a final decision.
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