María Corina Machado expresses her rejection of racist chants by her followers in Madrid
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado expressed this Sunday in an interview with EFE her rejection of the racist chants that some of her followers chanted while waiting for her appearance at the event held yesterday, Saturday, in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. "Out, monkey!", referring to the current president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, was one of the shouts heard during the performance of the Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute, prior to the speech that the Nobel Peace Prize laureate gave to those gathered in the center of Madrid.
TL;DR
- María Corina Machado rejects racist chants by her supporters in Madrid.
- She condemned the slogan '¡Fuera mona!' directed at Delcy Rodríguez.
- Machado affirmed her commitment to not judging individuals based on religion, gender, or race.
- She contrasted her movement's values with the divisive tactics of the Venezuelan regime.
- Her movement advocates for healing and reconciliation based on respect and dignity.
- Machado visited Madrid as part of a European tour to seek international support.
- In Spain, she received awards and met with political leaders from the PP and Vox.
- She had private meetings with former presidents Felipe González and José María Aznar.
- Machado declined to meet with the current Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez.