White House criticized Machado

According to POLITICO, White House advisers and Trump administration allies are expressing disappointment with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado over her statements about the possibility of holding elections within a year. They believe such a timeline could undermine U.S. strategy. Officials insist that Venezuela's recovery and stabilization should be the priority, and some consider elections in two years more realistic. The White House emphasizes that credible elections are not possible in the near term and must follow efforts to rebuild the country. Machado's office rejected the criticism, stating it fully agrees with Washington's position and shares the goal of creating a stable democratic Venezuela.

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Maria Corina Machado is a leading opposition figure in Venezuela; her statements are often seen as attempts to accelerate political processes in a country experiencing crisis and under sanctions.