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Cabello rejected the credibility of the opposition primary after Machado's victory

After María Corina Machado won the opposition primary, Cabello used his weekly program to dismiss the process as fraudulent and question its credibility. In the causal graph this event weakens Cabello PSUV strongman and interior repression, a driver that weakens Having a say in government — an improving welfare path.

Cabello rejected the credibility of the opposition primary after Machado's victory
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After María Corina Machado won the opposition primary, Cabello used his weekly program to dismiss the process as fraudulent and question its credibility. Independent reporting noted that his attacks on the primary had been sustained throughout its organization.

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  1. 1.María Corina Machado wins Venezuela opposition primary to face MaduroThe Washington Post · verified
  2. 2.El chavismo, el principal detractor de las primarias en VenezuelaEFE · verified
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  1. FactCabello rejected the credibility of the opposition primary after Machado's victory
  2. weakensDriverCabello PSUV strongman and interior repression
  3. weakensIndicatorHaving a say in government

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Factrail. (2026). Cabello rejected the credibility of the opposition primary after Machado's victory. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/cabello-rejects-opposition-primary-result-2023

https://factrail.ai/facts/cabello-rejects-opposition-primary-result-2023

Accessed 15 October 2026.

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