According to Maria Corina Machado, what kind of government is necessary to attract sustainable oil investment in Venezuela?

Maria Corina Machado stated that 'only a serious, democratic government' can provide the stability, legitimacy, and security required to attract 'sustained, long-term investment' under conditions that ensure 'profitability, certainty and security' while reducing Venezuela’s country risk.

What did Machado say about the U.S.–Venezuela oil deal and its implications for Venezuelan democracy and sovereignty?

Machado acknowledged the strategic importance of U.S.–Venezuela partnership but warned that 'the enemies of the United States in Venezuela are sitting in Miraflores (presidential palace) today', questioned the 'true scope' of the deal—including who signed it, what guarantees were provided, and what benefits it would bring Venezuelans—and emphasized that legitimate democratic governance is essential for ensuring such cooperation serves the nation's interests.

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