Doral to rename avenue in honor of Venezuelan Opposition leader María Corina Machado

The city of Doral has approved a resolution to rename a section of Northwest 92nd Avenue in honor of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The renaming will apply to the stretch between Northwest 25th Street and Northwest 33rd Street, adjacent to Doral Central Park.

The resolution, introduced by Venezuelan-American Councilman Rafael Pineyro and co-sponsored by the entire city council, including Mayor Christi Fraga, Vice Mayor Digna Cabral, and Councilwoman Nicole Reyno, passed unanimously on Thursday. Councilwoman Maureen Porras was absent due to maternity leave.

Pineyro, who spearheaded the effort, said Machado represents liberty and justice not only for Venezuela but for all people living under authoritarian regimes. “I think María Corina not only symbolizes the future of Venezuela,” Pineyro told reporters. “She also symbolizes freedom, justice, and liberty—not just for Venezuelans, but as a clear message to Nicaraguans, Cubans, and others living under authoritarian regimes.”

The resolution highlights Machado’s long-standing activism in advocating for democratic principles through peaceful means, including her campaign for free and fair elections in Venezuela. In October 2025, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” and her leadership in the peaceful fight for a democratic transition in her country.

Doral, often described as the most Venezuelan city in the United States, is home to roughly 40 percent of residents of Venezuelan origin. The street renaming is seen as a symbolic gesture recognizing both Machado’s work and the contributions of the city’s Venezuelan community.

The newly designated “María Corina Machado Way” will serve as a visible reminder of the city’s support for democratic values and the struggle for freedom across Latin America.