The real winner of Venezuela’s election urges the regime to face facts

I accepted the presidential candidacy of Plataforma Unitaria Democrática (Unitary Democratic Platform), a coalition of parties opposing the current regime, with the support of María Corina Machado. Ms Machado was the clear winner of the primary election held by that coalition in October 2023. She was, however, prevented from running in the presidential election owing to an unconstitutional disqualification. I decided to accept the candidacy because I considered it my duty to my country and to my conscience as a citizen who believes that the ballot box is how the people should decide who represents them and who governs them.