Sunday, August 9th 2026 - 20:05 UTC
“As sister peoples, united by a common history and culture, we know that our future is also inseparably linked,” she wrote
Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado congratulated Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, and said Venezuela would “very soon” undertake a process of institutional and democratic strengthening similar to the one she said is beginning in the neighboring country. The Colombian president replied on Sunday thanking her for the support.
Machado posted her message on Friday, the day of the inauguration, on her X account. “As sister peoples, united by a common history and culture, we know that our future is also inseparably linked,” she wrote. She added that both countries would need to work together to guarantee the full exercise of national sovereignty in their respective territories, the safety of their people and the prosperity of both nations.
De la Espriella responded two days later through the same channel. “Colombia and Venezuela are sister peoples, united by a history that no border can separate. I long for the day when our countries can move forward together, with strong institutions, full freedom, security and prosperity for our people,” he said. He added that Colombia would always extend a hand to Venezuelans and to those who defend democracy and freedom.
