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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has stated that she is being prevented from returning to Venezuela, with some suggesting her presence abroad is currently more strategic. This situation has sparked debate among her supporters and critics regarding her role in the country's political landscape.
The US has reportedly closed Venezuelan airspace, a decision that has impacted Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who accuses Caracas of blocking her return.
U.S. officials are reportedly frustrated with María Corina Machado, the exiled Venezuelan opposition leader, regarding her request for assistance to return home, deeming her timing inopportune.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has stated her alignment with United States goals. Meanwhile, Wilmer Azuaje has returned to Venezuela after seven years in exile.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed her desire to engage in discussions with the interim government concerning the upcoming elections.
A summit of the Venezuelan opposition in Panama concluded with attendees agreeing on the urgent need to establish an immediate electoral timetable, prioritizing new elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado met with thousands of Venezuelans in Panama, stating that Delcy Rodríguez's departure is not in question.
Ángel León, a collaborator of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, was arrested at a road checkpoint upon returning to Venezuela, according to his partner.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spoke about her intentions and plans to return to Venezuela.
MEPs from Portugal's PSD and CDS, along with Spain's PP, are advocating for Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado to be given an institutional platform in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is scheduled to meet with Montenegro in Lisbon as part of an offensive to engage European governments and parties.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has called for accelerated elections by 2026, with a Nobel Peace Prize laureate warning of potential unrest if the electoral process is delayed.
Spain's Foreign Minister Albares criticized Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, revealing she sought refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas and stating that one cannot ask for help and then discredit Spanish institutions.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado attracted a large crowd in Madrid but declined a meeting with Spain's Prime Minister.
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.
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.
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to hold talks with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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 Spanish Council of Ministers is set to approve a royal decree granting Spanish nationality to Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López via an exceptional, express route.
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is pushing for greater security and transparency in energy investments.
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado has accused the Venezuelan government of seeking to 'prolong terror' and selectively applying amnesty laws to political prisoners. Her statements come amidst ongoing political tensions in the country.
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.
Venezuela's opposition is being called upon to actively support civil society amidst ongoing institutional changes, particularly focusing on new appointments within the justice system.
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.
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 and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced on social media her plans to return to the country soon.
In Venezuela's National Assembly, the opposition bloc engaged in last-minute debates with Chavista lawmakers to make essential changes to the country's amnesty law.
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.
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released from prison after almost nine months, following the passage of an amnesty law.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado, currently stuck in Panama after unsuccessful attempts to reenter Venezuela, has vowed to return to the country as quickly as possible.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's attempt to return to her country has been thwarted as the Chavista government closed airspace, preventing her flight from Panama and blocking her re-entry.
Julio Borges, former president of Venezuela's National Assembly, claims that former Spanish President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been a lobbyist for the Chavista regime for a decade, pressuring him to legitimize the government in 2018 negotiations.
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González has called for presidential elections to be held as soon as possible, expressing support for María Corina Machado. González, a figure in exile, is urging for new elections in Venezuela.
The Trump administration has reportedly instructed federal prosecutors to cease criminal investigations into Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. This directive aims to avoid undermining Guaidó's authority as the U.S.-recognized interim president of Venezuela.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has announced her intention to run for president again, promising to return from exile to participate in free elections.
The party of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reports that Yoel Sucre has been detained at a road checkpoint in La Pedrera, on the Táchira-Barinas highway.
Venezuela's opposition remains skeptical about the government's institutional reforms, fearing that changes might not lead to genuine progress, and is awaiting US support to advance an election schedule.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated that the position of the United States and other allies influences her decision to return to Venezuela, as she calls for elections to ensure the country's sovereignty.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado has called for demonstrations in various countries, with her organization establishing over 20 meeting points in Venezuelan cities as well.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced her intention to return to the country by the end of the year. She also called for immediate elections, challenging the current leadership.
The Venezuelan opposition is pushing for elections to be held before the end of the year, according to an interview given to Reuters.
A mass gathering for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Sol, Madrid, has drawn controversy following reports of racist chants. Spanish political groups have condemned the chants and called for official condemnation.
Venezuela's exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado drew several thousand supporters to a rally in Madrid, where she also reportedly rebuffed a meeting with Spain's Sánchez.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López, currently in exile in Spain, stated that there is still no clarity regarding the country's political transition and emphasized the urgent need for elections.
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 claims the transitional government is selectively releasing political prisoners, despite an amnesty law passed in February, suggesting not all are being freed.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado accused the Caracas government of 'prolonging terror' following a court's decision to deny amnesty to Perkins Rocha, a legal advisor to the anti-Chavista coalition.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has referred to Donald Trump as a 'fundamental ally,' despite the US's support for Delcy Rodríguez.
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.
Donald Trump has reportedly distanced himself from Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, who continues to lobby for political relevance.
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 Machado, 58, did not set a d...
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, announced her intention to return to Venezuela in the coming weeks and stated that elections will be held in the country.
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.
Mehdi Hasan debates ex-Venezuelan opposition envoy Vanessa Neumann on US regime change, oil and the fight for democracy.
Venezuelan opposition parties, previously suppressed, are now regrouping and seeking to establish influence during the political transition following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
Donald Trump publicly expressed his admiration for Nicki Minaj, stating 'I love Nicki Minaj; her skin is so beautiful, her nails are so long,' highlighting their strengthening ties during his second term.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado claims the government is deliberately preventing her from re-entering the country. She asserts that this action is a tactic to hinder her political activities.
The exiled Venezuelan opposition leader wants to return to the country, but the White House considers the timing inopportune. There are increasingly fewer hopes of finding survivors in the rubble.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado stated her alignment with the United States regarding future goals for the country, with the opposition demanding swift presidential elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed her determination to negotiate with the country's interim president. Machado is appealing to the United States to facilitate a meeting between the parties.
The article outlines five strategic elements the pro-democracy movement in Venezuela can adopt to renew itself and move beyond merely demanding elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado held a press conference in Panama, emphasizing her role in fostering connections and coordinating diverse voices in her political work.
WhatsApp messages from a legal indictment suggest former Spanish President Zapatero controlled communications between Chavismo and Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González before the elections.
Venezuelan opposition leaders, including Leopoldo López and Corina Machado, are calling for the establishment of a new electoral commission and the initiation of a political transition process, asserting that interim president Delcy Rodríguez intends to remain in power and that citizens desire prompt elections.
Venezuelan opposition leader Corina Machado has asked the Spanish Senate for collaboration in drafting Venezuela's future constitution during a meeting with the President of the Upper House, Pedro Rollán.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was received by Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro in São Bento, following her visit to Madrid where she…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced in Madrid that the "great return" has begun, signaling her intention to participate in a new election.
Spain's Foreign Minister criticized the visit of a Venezuelan opposition leader, stating she acted as an "ideological leader" and only met with a segment of the Spanish political spectrum.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has publicly defended her decision to present a Nobel medal to former President Donald Trump. Her actions have drawn attention and debate.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado drew a significant crowd at a rally in Madrid and reportedly rebuffed an offer to meet with Spain's Prime Minister.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado declined his offer to meet.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has urged for presidential elections to be officially called "as soon as possible" in an interview with AFP. She seeks to replace the current leader, Nicolas Maduro, through these elections.
Venezuela's opposition on Friday called for presidential elections, highlighting that the legally mandated 90-day period for a vote to replace the ousted leader Nicolas Maduro has now expired.
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved a royal decree granting Spanish nationality to Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López via an exceptional, express route, as the politician lacks a passport and is not recognized as a national in his own country.
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 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.
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.
King Felipe VI of Spain held a meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in Chile.
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 Maria Machado announced her intention to return to her country 'in the coming weeks' after a months-long stay in the US, to work towards a transition to democracy.
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.
Venezuela's opposition leader has announced plans to return home soon, signaling potential developments in the country's political landscape.
Venezuelan opposition politician Superlano has been released from house arrest.
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after nearly nine months of imprisonment, following the passage of an amnesty law.