Patricia Poleo and Daniel Lara Farías criticize Marco Rubio's backing of Alejandro Betancourt and press María Corina Machado for clarity

Patricia Poleo questioned why Marco Rubio and the Trump administration chose Alejandro Betancourt as a partner in the oil business, and said María Corina Machado remains outside the country. Daniel Lara Farías said Rubio is legitimizing Betancourt and asked what Machado's position on the deal is.

«María Corina hasn't returned because they won't let her return.»— Patricia Poleo, September 1, 2026 · watch

«Where is María Corina's position on the oil deal?»— Daniel Lara Farías, September 2, 2026 · watch