Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan political leader, has announced her imminent return to the country, stating she will be back in 'a few weeks' to work towards a sustainable and unstoppable transition to democracy. In a nearly seven-minute video message released on her social media, Machado emphasizes the importance of uniting Venezuelans, a theme that started with the 2023 primaries and continued through electoral campaigns that contributed to the recent success of Edmundo González Urrutia in the presidential elections of 2024.

The newly defined roadmap involves three significant stages to enhance democracy in Venezuela. Firstly, Machado focuses on fortifying the unity among Venezuelans. She believes that the progress seen during the primaries and the following election strategies played a key role in the victory, signaling a shift towards democratic governance. The involvement of various political groups and mobilization tactics has been significant for the opposition.

Secondly, Machado outlines her strategy to build a 'great national agreement' aimed at consolidating democratic institutions in the country. She acknowledges recent political releases and the return of key opposition figures who were previously in hiding, marking a pivotal moment in Venezuelan politics that could lead to further shifts in power dynamics. Her call for collaboration and a unified strategy seeks to leverage these developments as a foundation for what she heralds as an impending era of liberty for Venezuela.