Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have sealed a progressive alliance in Barcelona, calling for a united front against the global far-right and warning that democracy's decline could lead to authoritarianism. Lula emphasized that democracy and multilateralism are crucial to avoiding global conflict.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado declined an invitation to meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Moncloa Palace. Sánchez publicly stated that Machado did not consider the meeting opportune, despite his open invitation.
Venezuelan opposition figure Edmundo González has been hospitalized and will not be able to accompany María Corina Machado at a rally in Puerta del Sol. He encouraged the diaspora to attend the event, emphasizing it is a moment for Machado and all Venezuelans.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is scheduled to travel to Madrid in the coming days to meet with the Venezuelan diaspora, marking her first stop on a tour of countries hosting Venezuelan exiles.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado continues to draw significant support from the Venezuelan diaspora worldwide, with a recent large gathering in Chile highlighting her widespread popularity among expatriates.
An opinion piece draws parallels between Charles de Gaulle's resistance to great-power tutelage and the challenges faced by María Corina, arguing that nation-building requires legitimate national leaders.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has accused Delcy Rodríguez's government of implementing a selective amnesty, claiming the regime uses it to maintain fear and pressure while targeting freedom fighters.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado drew thousands of supporters to central Santiago on Thursday in the largest public demonstration she has led since leaving Venezuela in late 2025.
Donald Trump held a second meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House. Their first encounter was on January 15, when Machado gifted Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
Controversial Nobel laureate María Corina Machado announced her return from the USA, speaking of an overwhelming election victory that should soon initiate a change of power in Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan opposition leader close to María Corina Machado, expresses certainty that Venezuela is heading towards elections, believing a political transition is underway and Chavismo has lost its ability to dictate terms.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's PP, met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and called for her to be allowed to return to Venezuela. He stated that 'Spain's place is not with the dictatorship hidden in Barajas.'
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited Spain, meeting with prominent Spanish opposition figures like Feijóo, Abascal, and Ayuso, while the Spanish government under Sánchez reportedly distanced itself. Her visit highlighted Spain as a key location for Venezuelan political discourse, drawing support from Venezuelan exiles.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been formally charged with corruption and influence peddling after a years-long investigation. The charges have intensified political pressure on Sánchez, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Golden Key of the City of Madrid by Mayor Martínez-Almeida. The honor recognizes her commitment to human rights.
In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro reportedly calls for peace from prison, while the opposition, led by María Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela party, strengthens its presence with the reopening of its main headquarters in Caracas.
María Corina Machado is promoting Venezuela as a key U.S. oil partner, asserting that the Trump administration's actions against Nicolás Maduro have ushered in a "new era" for the country.
Venezuelan opposition leader Catalina Ramos, a close associate of María Corina Machado, has given her first interview as a former political prisoner, stating that former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero had no involvement in her liberation.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated that the country's interim president is merely following orders from Washington, implying that US pressure has compelled domestic reforms.
The opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate attracted a crowd of over 15,000 people to a demonstration in Santiago, where she had traveled to attend José Antonio Kast’s inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has arrived in Chile to attend the presidential inauguration of José Antonio Kast and is also scheduled to meet with Venezuelan migrants in Santiago.
Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Says She Will Return To Venezuela In Coming Weeks
Authored by Victoria Friedman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said on March 1 that she will return to her country in the coming weeks.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado during an interview with AFP in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 25, 2024. Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado states she will return to Venezuela in 'a few weeks' to consolidate a national agreement and prepare for upcoming elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado visited Madrid, where she was honored by Spanish political figures. Madrid Mayor Almeida presented her with the Golden Key of Madrid, while opposition leader Feijóo also met with her, expressing support for her fight for freedom in Venezuela.
Madrid's City Council is reinforcing police and health services security measures to prevent problems during the visit of María Corina Machado and the potential Atlético de Madrid cup title celebration.
Hungarian opposition figure Péter Magyar publicly criticized the state broadcaster during an interview, accusing it of "lying news" and threatening to shut down its services. This extraordinary confrontation marks a significant challenge to the media landscape.
Madrid's mayor, Almeida, will present the city's Golden Key to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Friday, May 17, at Casa de la Villa. The award recognizes her bravery and efforts for Venezuela.
The former party office of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reopened in Caracas, drawing a large crowd of supporters and representatives from her Vente Venezuela party.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, currently in exile, asserts that the Chavista government is being 'weakened' by the actions of the United States under Donald Trump, believing it is dismantling its own repressive and corrupt structures.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado asserted that the country's once-powerful socialist ideology has been 'wounded' and is gradually dissolving due to actions by US President Donald Trump.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado claims the transitional government is selectively releasing political prisoners, despite an amnesty law passed in February, suggesting not all are being freed.
Donald Trump has reportedly advised Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado not to return to Venezuela for now, as her chances of governing diminish and the United States strengthens ties with Delcy Rodríguez.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is struggling to gain traction as former President Trump reportedly embraces a rival figure in the country's political landscape.
The Venezuelan opposition is reactivating its structures and discussing future elections, with María Corina Machado announcing her return to political activity.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, announced her intention to return to Venezuela from exile in a few weeks.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who recently received her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, has announced her return to Venezuela in a few weeks.
