The Venezuelan opposition closes ranks with María Corina Machado, but the debate over a new candidate emerges. The Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela, controlled by the Chavista ruling party, ratified the veto on her participation in this year's presidential elections.

Support for Machado has included leaders such as Manuel Rosales, from Un Nuevo Tiempo, governor of the State of Zulia. “We insist on rejecting political disqualifications, because they do nothing to solve the current conflict,” Rosales said.