In a recent Venezuelan opposition primaries debate, eight candidates expressed a shared consensus on the need to remove the current government to revive the country’s economy.
They agreed that the system imposed for over two decades must be abandoned due to a lack of investor confidence hindering economic stability.
The participating candidates included María Corina Machado, Carlos Prósperi, Freddy Superlano, Tamara Adrián, Delsa Solórzano, Andrés Velásquez, César Pérez Vivas, and Andrés Caleca, the former president of the electoral body.
Caleca stressed the importance of establishing full freedom and democracy to foster development.
Machado proposed measures like opening up to international markets, privatization, and respecting private property to stabilize the economy.
Solorzano echoed Machado’s views, emphasizing that economic development is impossible under dictatorship or the current socialist system.
Pérez Vivas and Velásquez highlighted the need to improve salaries and pensions, while Prósperi advocated for investing in science and technology to propel Venezuela toward progress.
Adrian and Superlano emphasized the significance of structural reforms for productive economic development.
Adrian focused on inclusive development, ensuring both economic growth and social inclusivity.
Notably absent was Henrique Capriles, a two-time Venezuelan presidential candidate who criticized his opponents for focusing on internal debates rather than presenting a viable alternative and promoting unity, as expected by the Venezuelan people.
It’s worth mentioning that César Almeida, Gloria Pinho, and Luis Farías confirmed that they were not invited to the debate.