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Nobel Peace Prize Winner: María Corina Machado on Defeating Maduro, Socialism & Freeing Venezuela

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(0:00) Friedberg introduces 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado (4:27) Venezuela before and after Chavez (15:25) Why María got involved in politics and why she was expelled (24:33) Why Maduro was chosen and Chavez's successor, China relat...

Highlights

In this compelling discussion, María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, shares her firsthand experience of Venezuela’s transformation from a prosperous democracy to an authoritarian state. Her journey from civic activism to political leadership highlights the resilience of democratic movements under oppressive regimes.
08:30
Socialism is slavery, and Venezuela's collapse is a warning to the West.
19:26
The internet enabled my campaign when traditional media blocked me.
24:36
China has installed intelligence-related facilities in Venezuela and now takes oil to cover debts after halting loans due to corruption.
31:38
The UN mission called it crimes against humanity
39:30
Over 3 million Venezuelans voted in a citizen-organized primary despite repression.
54:23
Socialism leads to loss of freedom and economic ruin in Venezuela

Chapters

Friedberg introduces 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado
00:00
Venezuela before and after Chavez
04:27
Why María got involved in politics and why she was expelled
15:25
Why Maduro was chosen and Chavez's successor, China relationship, why people are fleeing
24:33
Intimidation tactics by the Maduro regime, response to claims of her being a "Western puppet"
31:27
Presidential run, election fraud, how different US regimes have viewed Venezuela
39:30
The rise of socialism in the US
54:23

Transcript

David Friedberg: Maria Corina Machado, welcome to the All in Interview, and thank you for being here with me today. And congratulations on winning the Nobel Peace Prize two weeks ago. María Corina Machado: Thank you very much, David. It's my pleasure. Da...