Venezuelan opposition party reports vandalism and threats at its headquarters

The Venezuelan political party Vente Venezuela (VV), led by ex-legislator María Corina Machado, has reported vandalism and threats at its future headquarters in García de Hevia municipality, near the Colombian border.

According to the party, graffiti found at the site included intimidating messages and reference to the Colombian guerrilla group, National Liberation Army (ELN).

Photographs were shared on social media showing phrases such as “death María Corina” and “primaries without María Corina” alongside the acronym of the guerrilla group, alleged by multiple NGOs to operate in several Venezuelan border regions.

Machado, currently campaigning for the opposition primaries on October 22nd, which will decide the candidate opposing Chavism in the 2024 presidential elections, appears to be the frontrunner according to polls.

However, she is currently disqualified from holding public office due to a decision by the Comptroller General’s Office.

If she wins the primary, she will be ineligible to register for the 2024 elections.

Despite these challenges, Machado continues to campaign nationwide, where she has faced reported threats and attempts to disrupt her participation in rallies.

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