Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado is set to release a book in the United States detailing her political blueprint for rebuilding Venezuela, a nation currently in profound turmoil.
Book Details and Publisher's Vision
The 120-page work, titled The Freedom Manifesto, is being published by Regnery Publishing, a conservative imprint acquired by Skyhorse Publishing in 2023. According to the publisher, the book expands on Machado's call for a "new era" in a Venezuela free from the rule of ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro.
The description emphasises core liberal democratic principles. "The natural dignity of every human being and their right to be free are essential principles of this project," it states, listing security, free expression, assembly, and transparent elections as foundational pillars.
Release Delayed for Major Political Update
Originally scheduled for early February, the launch has been postponed. Skyhorse publisher Tony Lyons told the New York Times they are incorporating new material to address the dramatic events following the US capture of President Maduro and his wife earlier this month.
Lyons plans to ask Machado to write a postscript covering her vision for Venezuela's future under the current, fast-evolving circumstances. The publisher is reportedly "rushing" to release the updated edition, with hopes it could be available as soon as next month.
The book builds upon a four-page manifesto Machado released in November 2024 and a lengthy interview. Regnery has ordered an initial print run of 50,000 paperback copies in English, plus 5,000 in Spanish.
Political Backdrop and US Reaction
Despite Machado's prominence and her dedication of the Nobel Peace Prize to him, US President Donald Trump has declined to endorse her following Maduro's removal. Speaking at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago, Trump cast doubt on her viability, stating, "I think it would be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support within, or the respect within, the country."
Instead, President Trump has offered conditional support for Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, as long as she "does what we want." This development adds a complex layer to the international political landscape surrounding Venezuela's crisis, as Machado prepares to formally present her alternative vision to a global audience through her forthcoming publication.
