Machado has declared her readiness to lead Venezuela following the capture of Maduro, urging the immediate recognition of opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the country's legitimate president. She emphasized that González Urrutia, who was exiled after the contested July elections, should be granted his constitutional mandate and acknowledged by the armed forces. Machado called this a pivotal moment for Venezuelan citizens, highlighting the risks taken by those who voted for democracy. Her statement signals a push for a transition of power and the restoration of democratic governance.