A magistrate from the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (STJ), Blanca Rosa Mármol de León, announced on Thursday her intention to run for president of the country. She is a figure known for her criticism of both Chavismo and the Venezuelan opposition.
In the video published on social media, the magistrate publicly condemned the support of United States President Donald Trump for interim president Delcy Rodríguez. This support has been controversial in various sectors of Venezuelan politics.
Blanca Rosa Mármol de León called on the Venezuelan population to "take to the streets without fear," defending the restoration of the Constitution in the country. This speech represents a direct challenge to the regime currently established in Venezuela.
The magistrate's candidacy arises in a context of continuous political tension in Venezuela, where different factions dispute power and control of the country. The position of Blanca Rosa Mármol de León, simultaneously critical of the government and of the opposition supported by the United States, positions her as an alternative voice in the Venezuelan political landscape.
