A new official spokesperson’s office was announced this Saturday for opposition leader María Corina Machado and President-Elect Edmundo González Urrutia. The office is intended to serve as a central point of contact for national and international media.
Establishing a Unified Voice
According to Machado’s team, the office was created “within the historic moment that Venezuela is experiencing, and in absolute respect for the will expressed by citizens at the polls.” Its stated purpose is to establish a single, consistent, and reliable channel of communication, providing verified, timely, and official information regarding key events, positions, and developments related to the political leadership now representing the popular mandate.
The creation of this office directly addresses a recognized problem: a lack of clear and accessible information. This absence, the team states, creates opportunities for speculation, misinterpretations, and deliberate disinformation, which can undermine the collective efforts toward achieving freedom in Venezuela.
Key Personnel
Claudia Macero
Claudia Macero is a Venezuelan journalist and communicator, a graduate of the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). She currently serves as the Communications Coordinator for Vente Venezuela and led communications for both the 2023 primary and the 2024 presidential campaigns supporting María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia. She was granted asylum at the Argentine Embassy in Caracas until May of 2025.
David Smolansky
David Smolansky is a Venezuelan leader and Deputy Director of the ConVzla campaign. From Washington D.C., he represents both María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, acting as a security advisor and spokesperson. He previously served as the mayor of El Hatillo, where his administration was recognized for transparency and a reduction in kidnappings, before being removed from office and disqualified, leading to his exile. He was also designated a Special Envoy for the Venezuelan migrant and refugee crisis by the Organization of American States (OEA).
Beginning on Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Office of the Official Spokesperson will continuously centralize and make relevant, documented information available to the press and political actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of this new office?
The primary goal is to establish a single, consistent, and reliable channel of communication with the media, both nationally and internationally, providing verified information.
Who are the key spokespeople for this office?
Claudia Macero and David Smolansky are the designated spokespeople for the office.
When will the office begin operations?
The office will begin operations on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
How might this new office impact the flow of information regarding Venezuelan politics and the transition of power?
