Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado revealed Saturday that she turned down an opportunity to meet with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during her recent trip to the country, citing his involvement in hosting a progressive political gathering in Barcelona.
Machado, who identifies as a right-wing liberal, chose to avoid the leftist coalition government headed by Sanchez, instead focusing her time on meetings with Spain’s conservative opposition figures who oppose the current administration.
Speaking at a Madrid event, Machado explained her decision by referencing the Barcelona summit. “What has transpired in the past few hours at the meeting he held in Barcelona with various political leaders from different countries is proof that such a meeting was not advisable,” she stated.
The incident highlights the political divide between Machado’s conservative stance and the progressive agenda promoted by Sanchez’s government, demonstrating how international political alignments influence diplomatic interactions even during unofficial visits.
