María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Iron Lady, and Argentina's President Javier Milei Named in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2025 for Second Year

María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and founder of Vente Venezuela, has been named one of the 100 most influential people of 2025 by Time magazine. The recognition highlights her determination and resilience in the face of challenges posed by the Maduro regime. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Machado, describing her as Venezuela's 'Iron Lady' and the embodiment of resilience, tenacity, and patriotism. He noted her unwavering commitment to Venezuela's democratic recovery, emphasizing her role as a beacon of hope for the nation. Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, also made the Time 100 list for 2025, marking his second consecutive year on the list. As a 2023 candidate, Milei promised to tackle Argentina's chronic inflation and institutional decay. He is recognized in the 'Leaders' category alongside figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Under his leadership, Argentina's inflation dropped from 289% in April 2024 to 66.9% in February 2025, and poverty reduced from 52.9% in the first half of 2024 to 38.1% in the second half.